Charles-Maurice Le Tellier

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. He’s sitting in a chair, holding a piece of paper in one hand and resting his other arm on the chair’s edge. His collar is starched, his sleeves are ruffled, and he wears a big star medal on his chest. Behind him, there’s a dark curtain with a carved wooden frame—maybe a window or a bookshelf. The text below his name calls him "Dux Remensie" and "Archiep. primus Par Francia," which sounds like fancy titles. The artist’s name, Edelinck, is signed at the bottom, along with some Latin words that likely explain his role. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these detailed prints.