Mathieu Mole

Michel Lasne

Associated Names
Michel Lasne

Artist, French, 1590 or before - 1667

The image depicts a man from the waist up, slightly turned to the left. He has a composed expression with noticeable facial features including a sharp nose, dark arched eyebrows, and a neatly groomed full beard and mustache. His hair is short and combed back with a slightly receding hairline. He is wearing a dark garment with a large white square collar and a textured layer, possibly a cloak or a drape. On the left side is an ornate coat of arms with detailed scrollwork and a crown-like element. The background features a simple textured pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25 x 19 cm (9 13/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 34.5 x 25.6 cm (13 9/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.164.87


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1976

  • Preaud/Weigert 1976, 445 only.

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: Messire Mathieu Mole chevallier seigneur de Lacy le plessis, & champlastreux Con.er du Roy en / ses conseils d'Estat et priue, son Procureur general, Tresorier et garde des chartres de france; lLp//: ML. fe.; lRp//: Vostre tres humble Seruit eur le Blond avec Priuile du Roy.; by later hand, lR //in ink: 166

Wikidata ID

Q74895816

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