Pierre le Moyne

Francois de Poilly I after Philippe de Champaigne

Associated Names
Francois de Poilly I

Artist, French, 1622 - 1693

Philippe de Champaigne

Artist After, French, 1602 - 1674

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man. He is depicted from the chest upwards, slightly angled to the left, with a direct gaze. The man has a prominent forehead, expressive eyes, and a subtle smile. His short, slightly wavy hair falls around his forehead and ears. He is dressed in a high-collared garment, possibly a robe or clerical attire, with a cape or wide collar. The background features an oval frame, giving the portrait a formal look. Below the portrait is an inscription in a decorative scroll with a shield emblem. The setting suggests a historical or classical style, with the background and inscription adding to the portrait's significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.116.27

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 97


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q65568390

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