Michel Odieuvre

French, 1687 - 1756

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The image is an engraved portrait of a man identified as Jean Pierre Camus, Évêque de Belley. Only his head and part of his chest are visible, with the man in a three-quarter profile facing right. He has a long beard and mustache, high forehead, and thinning hair combed back. He is dressed in a robe or cloak, with no visible jewelry or objects. The background has horizontal lines for texture.
Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre, Jean Pierre Camus, c. 1653, published 1735-1745, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.21

Jean Pierre Camus

Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre · c. 1653, published 1735-1745 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.21

The image shows a portrait of a woman depicted from the chest up within an oval frame. She is positioned facing forward, with her head slightly turned to her left. Her facial features include high cheekbones, a pointed nose, and deep-set eyes, accentuated by detailed linework. Her hair is styled in loose curls, gathered back elegantly, with some curls softly framing her face. She wears a simple dress with a high neckline, adorned with buttons. Around her neck is a string of beads, and a visible earring hangs from her ear. The background features concentric lines radiating outward from the center of the oval, framing her against a textural backdrop. Surrounding the oval frame is text detailing the subject’s identity and possibly context related to the artist or publication.
Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre, Maddalena Corvina, 1636, published 1735-1745, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.10

Maddalena Corvina

Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre · 1636, published 1735-1745 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.10

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a woman facing slightly to her left. Her facial features are detailed with large eyes, delicate eyebrows, and a calm expression. Her hair is styled up with loose curls framing her face, and it's adorned with a ribbon or ornament at the back. She is wearing a dress with a broad neckline and visible lace details. The portrait is encased in an oval frame with text surrounding it. The background features dense parallel lines, and the lower section of the image contains more text.
Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre, Virginia da Vezzo, 1626, published 1735-1745, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.8

Virginia da Vezzo

Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre · 1626, published 1735-1745 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.8

A portrait showing the head and upper torso of a person facing forward with the head slightly turned to one side. The facial features include a round face, large eyes, a straight nose, and full lips. The curly short hair surrounds the head. The individual is wearing a detailed garment with ruffled and embroidered edges, and a full collar. They have a string of beads or pearls around the neck, which is a necklace and a pendant. The background features an oval frame with text surrounding it, providing identifying information.
Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre, Anna Maria Vaiani, c. 1624-1636, published 1735-1745, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.9

Anna Maria Vaiani

Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre · c. 1624-1636, published 1735-1745 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.9

The image shows a bust-length portrait of an individual facing slightly to the left. The person's body is visible from the chest up, with the head turned slightly to the left. The person has an elongated face with delicate features, including a prominent nose and full lips. Their eyes gaze slightly to the left with a composed expression. The hair is curly and shoulder-length, with a styled appearance, and wearing a cap or hat. They are dressed in period attire with a high-collared garment with intricate detailing. The background is plain with no additional details.
Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre, Leonardos Philaras, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.23

Leonardos Philaras

Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.23

The image is an engraving of a man with a prominent and high forehead, rounded eyebrows, a mustache, short curly hair, wearing a shirt with a ruffled collar and a garment with a textured, striped pattern. The background consists of horizontal lines. The inscription below the portrait reads, "RAPHAEL MENICUCIVS," with additional text about the artist and location.
Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre, Raffaello Menicucci, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.25

Raffaello Menicucci

Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.25

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a person in an ornate frame. The individual is looking directly at the viewer, with delicate facial features, soft, round eyes, and a small, full mouth. They have long, wavy hair with pearls and a decorative accessory. The person is dressed in elegant attire with a high neckline. The frame has intricate decorations and floral motifs. Text below the portrait provides information about the person.
Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre, Henriette Anne of England, Duchess of Orléans, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.29

Henriette Anne of England, Duchess of Orléans

Claude Mellan, Michel Odieuvre · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.29