Hyacinthe Rigaud
1714
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1714
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting features a man in a velvet robe and hat, holding a quill pen and leaning on a ledge. He is surrounded by a stone frame, with a curtain visible behind him. The man's attire and the stone frame suggest a sense of elegance and sophistication. The quill pen in his hand may indicate that he is a writer or artist. This engraving, created by Drevet, Pierre, is a great example of the Baroque movement.
