Claude Mellan

French, 1598 - 1688

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The image shows a portrait of an elderly man seated and facing slightly to the left. He has distinct facial features, a long white beard, and sparse hair on top with some hair on the sides and back. He is wearing a long robe and holding a sheet of paper or a book. The background is plain with simple line work for shading.
Claude Mellan, Pere Ives, 1677, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.116.5

Pere Ives

Claude Mellan · 1677 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.116.5

The image is an engraving of a bust of a man from the chest upwards. The man is facing slightly to the right with a neutral expression. He has medium-length wavy hair, prominent eyes, and is dressed in formal attire with a large, collared garment and an ornate medal hanging from his neck. A coat of arms is engraved on the pedestal of the bust. The background is plain with no additional elements, focusing solely on the figure.
Claude Mellan, Cardinal de Bouillon, 1673, engraving on heavy laid paper, Gift of John Nichols Estabrook and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook, 1988.20.23

Cardinal de Bouillon

Claude Mellan · 1673 · engraving on heavy laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.20.23

The image shows an individual seated on a platform holding an open book titled "CODE LOUIS XIV" and "Premiere Partie." They have curly hair and are dressed in a robe with fleur-de-lis patterns. The person is holding a pair of scales and there is a sculpted lion nearby with the words "IVSTITIAE INICIO DEBO" inscribed on a pedestal. In the background are vertical drapes.
Claude Mellan, Louis XIV, 1667, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.48

Louis XIV

Claude Mellan · 1667 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.48

The image is an engraved portrait of a man in a bust view, facing slightly to his left. He has long, wavy hair and a mustache, with distinctive facial features. He wears an ornate garment with intricate detailing. The border includes his name, "LVDOVICVS BERRIER," and other text. Below the portrait is a decorative heraldic shield. The background is a plain, lightly textured surface surrounded by a circular frame, emphasizing the central figure.
Claude Mellan, Louis Berryer, 1667, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.28

Louis Berryer

Claude Mellan · 1667 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.28

The image shows a man in a three-quarters view portrait, depicting him from the waist up. He is turned slightly to the left, looking over his right shoulder. He has a furrowed brow, a short beard, and closely cropped hair with a slight receding at the front. The man wears a high-collared robe with fine lines, holding a book in his left hand. The background consists of plain horizontal lines.
Claude Mellan, Henri II, Duke of Montmorency, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.16

Henri II, Duke of Montmorency

Claude Mellan · · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.16

The image portrays the upper half of a man's body. He is seated and facing slightly to the right. The man has a mustache, goatee, and medium-length wavy hair. He wears a cap, high-collared garment, and a buttoned jacket. A cross hangs around his neck. The background features an oval frame, with intricate line work and a decorative crest below the oval.
Claude Mellan, Francois de Villemontee, 1661, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.116.6

Francois de Villemontee

Claude Mellan · 1661 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.116.6

The image is a portrait depicting the upper body of a man. He is slightly turned to his left, facing the viewer. The man has curly, shoulder-length hair and a meticulously styled mustache and goatee. He is dressed in formal attire with a lace collar, a military-style jacket or armor, adorned with buttons, and a prominent medal or insignia on the chest. The background is a simple, oval frame with no additional elements, set against a lined pattern background. Below the image is an inscription identifying the man as Henry, Duke of Montmorency, along with the name Mellan F.
Claude Mellan, Claude de Lingendes, 1661, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.20

Claude de Lingendes

Claude Mellan · 1661 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.20

The image shows a man kneeling with his hands clasped together against a tree. His head is slightly tilted back as he gazes upwards. The man has a beard and curly hair, wearing a simple robe. In the background, there is a rural setting with trees, bushes, and a fence enclosing a seated figure. The sky is visible with tree leaves and branches.
Claude Mellan, Saint Augustine, 1660, engraving, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 1974.116.14

Saint Augustine

Claude Mellan · 1660 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1974.116.14

The image depicts a man in profile facing left. He has a long mustache, a goatee, a prominent nose, and is slightly smiling. His curly shoulder-length hair falls in defined waves. He is dressed formally with a high collar, a robe or cloak, an ornate brooch, and a diagonal sash. In the background, there is a decorative border resembling draped cloth. The image is titled at the bottom with an inscription of the man's titles or achievements.
Claude Mellan, Abel Servien, in or after 1659, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.30

Abel Servien

Claude Mellan · in or after 1659 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.30

The image is an etched portrait showing the upper body of a man in a three-quarter pose, facing slightly left but looking directly at the viewer. The man has a distinguished face with a strong nose, slightly pursed lips, and a gaze that seems focused. His hair is curly and medium-length, peeking out from under a skullcap. He is wearing a garment with a large, wide collar typical of the period, suggesting formal attire. The background features subtle lines indicating drapery and foliage elements. Below the image is the name "Victor Le Boutillier," and in the lower-left corner, "Mellan fecit" indicates the artist responsible for the engraving.
Claude Mellan, Victor Le Bouthillier, 1658, published 1781, engraving on laid paper, Gift of John O'Brien, 1991.164.22

Victor Le Bouthillier

Claude Mellan · 1658, published 1781 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1991.164.22