Louis de Bourbon-Vendome, Duc de Mercoeur

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a fancy outfit. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a heavy coat with buttons down the front. His right hand rests on a sword hilt, and his left hand holds a piece of paper or a scroll. The background is a dark oval shape with swirling patterns and small decorative details at the edges. This is an engraving, which means the artist carved the design into a metal plate. The lines are precise, showing the texture of his clothes and face clearly. If you like this style, check out more about engraving.