Marquis de Louvois

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a fancy lace collar that stands out against his dark coat. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on him. The name at the bottom reads *"Marquis de Louvois"*, and the style looks polished and detailed, typical of the time. This isn’t painted—it’s an engraving, so the artist used lines to create shadows and texture. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists used sharp lines to make portraits.