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Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai, by Rigaud Hyacinthe, oil, 1723

Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai

Rigaud Hyacinthe

1723

oil

canvas

From the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai is a 1723 oil by Rigaud Hyacinthe, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at J. Paul Getty Museum.

Who painted this?
Rigaud Hyacinthe
When & what style?
1723 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
J. Paul Getty Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man in formal attire, holding a book in his right hand. He wears a white robe with a red cloak draped over his left shoulder, and a gold cross hangs from his neck. The man sits in an ornate chair, with a columned wall visible behind him. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Hyacinthe, Rigaud.

About the artist

Portrait of Rigaud Hyacinthe
Artist

Rigaud Hyacinthe

Jacint Rigau-Ros i Serra (Catalan pronunciation: ; 18 July 1659 – 29 December 1743), known in French as Hyacinthe Rigaud (pronounced ), was a Catalan-French baroque painter most famous for his portraits of Louis XIV and other members of the French nobility.

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