Portrait of Cardinal Guillaume Dubois
1723
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1723
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The painting shows a man in fancy clothes. He's wearing a big red wrap and a short fur cape. This portrait is interesting because it shows the subject's wealth and status. The man in the portrait, Cardinal Guillaume Dubois, was a powerful figure in France. He served as chief minister under several rulers. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist Hyacinthe Rigaud.
