Sebastian Le Clerc

c. 1714

Claude Duflos

Associated Names
Claude Duflos

Artist, French, 1665 - 1727

The image is a portrait showing the upper part of the body, from the chest upwards. The person, identified as Seb. Le Clerc, is positioned in a three-quarter view, looking slightly to the side. He has curly hair that cascades over his shoulders, framing his face. His facial features include a prominent nose and a neutral expression. He is wearing a dark garment with elaborate detailing, along with a white collar. The portrait is set within an oval frame, and below it is a decorative crest or emblem. The background consists of a textured pattern, contrasting with the smooth oval frame around the figure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 24.9 x 17.8 cm (9 13/16 x 7 in.)
    sheet: 25.7 x 18.2 cm (10 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.69.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John O'Brien, New Haven, CT; gift to NGA, 1992.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across bottom plate: Cl. Duflos Sculp. / Né à Metz. 1637 Mort à Paris. 1714. / SEB.N LE CLERC. / Chevalier Romain Dessinateur et Graveur ordinaire du Cabinet du Roy et Ancien Professeur / de Géometrie et Perspective, en l'Academie Royale de Peinture et Sculpture. / A Paris rue S.t Jacques chez G. Audran Graveur du Roy aux deux Piliers d'or.; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: 6011

Wikidata ID

Q75118832

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