Armand de Bourbon

Armand de Bourbon

Balthasar Moncornet

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark, high-collared coat with a fancy chain around his neck. The background is plain, but his face is detailed—you can see the texture of his hair and the slight shadow under his chin. The text below his name lists his titles, like "Prince de Conty," which tells you he was someone important. The artist’s signature and the word *engraving* at the bottom confirm this is a printed image, not a painting. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.

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