The image is a portrait of a person facing slightly to the viewer's right. The individual has curly, shoulder-length hair and defined facial features, including a mustache. They are dressed in period clothing with a white lace collar and armor. Over their shoulder is a cape or shawl with textured fabric. A decorative element resembling a crest or coat of arms is displayed below the portrait. The portrait is set within an oval frame against a plain, patterned background.
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The image is a portrait of a person facing slightly to the viewer's right. The individual has curly, shoulder-length hair and defined facial features, including a mustache. They are dressed in period clothing with a white lace collar and armor. Over their shoulder is a cape or shawl with textured fabric. A decorative element resembling a crest or coat of arms is displayed below the portrait. The portrait is set within an oval frame against a plain, patterned background.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bernard, Duc d'Epernon

Robert Nanteuil

Date
1650
Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.6511
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Costume
  • Portrait
  • Man
  • Writing
  • Frame

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