Pierre Seguier

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and curly hair. He’s wearing a dark coat with ruffled cuffs and a white collar. Around his neck is a fancy chain, and below it sits a shield with a coat of arms—a shield, a star, and a small figure. The text around him lists his titles in Latin, like "Senator" and "Chancellor." This is an old-style engraving, not a painting, so the lines are sharp and detailed. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.