Jacques Benigne Bossuet

Gerard Edelinck after Hyacinthe Rigaud

Associated Names
Gerard Edelinck

Artist, Flemish, 1640 - 1707

Hyacinthe Rigaud

Artist After, French, 1659 - 1743

The image displays an engraving of a person from the waist up, set against an elaborate background. The individual is seated with a slight turn towards the viewer, showcasing a composed demeanor. They have angular features, a straight nose, and a calm expression. The hair is shoulder-length, wavy, and light, framing their face. The person is attired in ecclesiastical robes, including a buttoned garment with a white collar. A large cross pendant hangs around their neck. The textured background enriches the portrait, with shadows adding depth. At the bottom of the image, there is a Latin inscription next to a crest.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25 x 19.3 cm (9 13/16 x 7 5/8 in.)
    sheet: 27 x 20 cm (10 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.92.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 156

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

G. Usslaub (Lugt 1221)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1875

  • Firmin-Didot, p.207, 571.

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Peint par H.Rigault; lower right in plate: Grave par le Chevalier Edelinck; across bottom in plate inscription in 3 lines broken by coat of arms; across top verso in graphite: 1e etat-ava nt un [point] a la [?] du / nom de Rigault / Le 2e etat porte H. Rigault

Wikidata ID

Q74066451

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