Claude Lefebvre

French, 1632 - 1675

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The image shows a portrait of a man with a pronounced nose, deep-set eyes, and a soft expression. He has medium-length, wavy hair parted with a visible tonsure, indicating he may be a member of the clergy. The man wears religious attire, including a high-collared garment with detailed patterns and a large cross pendant. The background features an ornate oval frame with Latin inscriptions, and at the bottom, there is an emblem or coat of arms with classical motifs. The style suggests an engraving or etching.
Peter Ludwig van Schuppen, Michel Colbert, 1680, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.116.30

Michel Colbert

Peter Ludwig van Schuppen · 1680 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.116.30

The image is an engraved portrait of a person displaying their upper torso. The person is positioned facing forward, slightly turned to their left, with their body about three-quarters visible. They have a rounded face with distinct features, such as a prominent nose and full lips, and their hair is curly and shoulder-length. They wear a dark, buttoned-up garment with a wide, white collar. The background is an oval frame within a rectangular engraving, with intricate scripting around the person's portrait that identifies them. Below the oval frame is an ornate coat of arms.
Nicolas de Poilly, Nicolas Parfait, 1666, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.116.28

Nicolas Parfait

Nicolas de Poilly · 1666 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.116.28

The image displays a portrait of a man within an oval medallion. The man has an oval face with soft features, curly medium-length hair, and is wearing clerical attire with a large white collar and a dark cape or robe. He has a cross around his neck. The background features a circular border with text, and beneath the portrait is a coat of arms with a snake coiled around a staff inside a shield. The image is highly detailed and engraved.
Nicolas Pitau I, Nicolas Colbert, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.116.24

Nicolas Colbert

Nicolas Pitau I · · engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.116.24