Jean Nocret

French, 1615 - 1672

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The image shows a man depicted from the mid-torso up. He is standing with his body slightly turned to one side while facing the viewer directly. His facial features include a long, narrow face with a pronounced nose, and thick eyebrows. He has long, curly hair that cascades down past his shoulders. He is dressed in elaborate clothing featuring a richly ornate armor with intricate detailing, over which a fabric with a finely embroidered lace collar is layered. The man is holding a baton or staff in one hand. The image is framed with an elaborate border of leaves and scrollwork. The background is a plain, subdued canvas.
Robert Nanteuil, Francois, Duc de Beaufort, 1649, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6650

Francois, Duc de Beaufort

Robert Nanteuil · 1649 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6650

The image shows a woman with curly hair, wearing an ornate headpiece and detailed garment with a high lace collar. She has pendulous earrings, a brooch, and a large necklace. She is within a circular frame, with a textured background. Below her portrait, the text "ANNA AUSTR.REG.FRAN.ET.NAV" is inscribed. The style is reminiscent of historical engravings.
Michel Lasne, Anne of Austria, in or after 1645, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.78

Anne of Austria

Michel Lasne · in or after 1645 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.78