Marquis de la Vrilliere

1701

Pierre Drevet after Pierre Gobert

Associated Names
Pierre Drevet

Artist, French, 1663 - 1738

Pierre Gobert

Artist After, French, 1662 - 1744

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a person in a formal pose within an intricately detailed oval frame. The individual is seated upright, facing forward, with their head turned slightly to their right. They have a fair complexion with delicate features and curly hair styled in a voluminous manner. The person is wearing an elaborate garment, possibly armor or ceremonial attire, with an embroidered sash and a lace cravat around their neck. The circular frame is surrounded by decorative elements like drapery and tassels, giving an impression of opulence. The background is textured like a detailed etching, and the frame includes a coat of arms at the bottom.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.116.68

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Firmin-Didot 1876, no. 83, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1876

  • Firmin-Didot, Ambroise. Les Drevet (Pierre, Pierre-Imbert et Claude); catalogue raisonne de leur oeuvre. Paris: Librairie de Firmin-Didot et Cie, 1876.

Wikidata ID

Q65576204

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