André Hercules, Cardinal de Fleury
1730
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1730
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a man, André Hercules, Cardinal de Fleury, in formal clothing. He's dressed in old-fashioned robes and has a serious expression. The artist included many details in the Cardinal's clothes and surroundings. The Cardinal's pose and clothes suggest he's a powerful man. The artist, Pierre Drevet, made this engraving in 1730, which was a common way to make copies of paintings back then. You can learn more about the technique used to create this image by looking into engraving.
