1714
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Charles-François-Marie de Custine, Chevalier de Wiltz is a 1714 oil by Alexis Simon Belle, a French Classical Baroque work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This portrait depicts a man with long, curly hair and a blue coat adorned with red and gold accents. He wears a white shirt and white gloves, and his right hand is extended outward. In the background, a cityscape is visible, featuring buildings and a church steeple. The man's attire suggests he is a member of the nobility or upper class. The painting's style and details are characteristic of the Baroque period, with intricate textures and folds in the clothing. The subject of this portrait is likely a member of the French aristocracy, given the style of his clothing and the cityscape in the background. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the works of Alexis Simon Belle.
Alexis Simon Belle (12 January 1674 – 21 November 1734) was a French painter who specialised in portrait painting who is best known for his portraits of the French and Jacobite nobility.
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