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Le Duc de Guise, Roy Ameriquain

François Chauveau

1644

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Le Duc de Guise, Roy Ameriquain is a 1644 ink by François Chauveau, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: François Chauveau
When & what style?: 1644 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a man riding a horse that’s more like a tree with branches. The rider wears an oversized fur hat with feathers, and the horse has a saddle covered in swirling patterns. Above them, two dragons or winged creatures hold up a crown-like wreath. The wild mix of nature and armor suggests this isn’t just a portrait—it’s a symbolic image. The title *Le Duc de Guise, Roy Ameriquain* hints at a mix of royalty and fantasy, but the details are up for debate. Want to see more like this? Look up engraving.