Victor Bouthillier

Victor Bouthillier

Balthasar Moncornet

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket with a large collar and a cross around his neck. The background is a gradient of dark to light, with a subtle texture visible in the image. The subject's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The artist has used a range of shading techniques to create depth and dimension in the portrait. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created with great care and attention. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Moncornet, Balthasar.

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