Pierre Gourdelle

French, active c. 1550/1600

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The image shows a man depicted from the waist up, facing slightly to the right while looking directly at the viewer. His head is turned to the side with a serious expression, and he has a prominent, orderly beard along with short hair that is closely cropped around the sides. The man is dressed in armor, which includes a detailed cuirass that covers his torso. He is holding a rod or baton in his left hand, with his fingers loosely wrapped around it. A chain is draped over his shoulder, and an earring can be seen in his left ear. In the background, there is an engraved border with some text above and below the portrait. The area surrounding the man is plain.
Unknown 19th Century, Francis de Lorraine, Second Duc de Guise, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.787

Francis de Lorraine, Second Duc de Guise

Unknown 19th Century · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.787

The image is an engraving of a person from the chest up, in a front-facing position but with the head slightly turned to the right. The person has a mustache and a goatee, with wavy hair styled to the side. He wears a high-collared jacket with a row of buttons and a sash. The background is plain, with a framed portrait. Below the portrait is a panel with text in French describing "Le Duc de Lorreine." No visible jewelry or objects are held by the person.
Jacques Granthomme, Charles, Duc de Lorraine, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.785

Charles, Duc de Lorraine

Jacques Granthomme · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1950.14.785