Alphonse III Delbene, Bishop of Orléans
1643
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Claude Mellan
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Alphonse III Delbene, Bishop of Orléans is a 1643 ink by Claude Mellan, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with a mustache and curly hair, dressed in a dark robe with a white collar. He wears a dark headband and a cross around his neck. The background is a light color, with a circular frame surrounding the subject. The man's attire and the cross suggest he may be a religious figure. The engraving technique used to create the image is evident in the intricate details and textures. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Mellan, Claude.
Claude Mellan (1598–1688) was a French artist, born in Abbeville.
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