Portrait of Jacques Lemercier (1585-1654), Lemercier's Sorbonne in the background
1644
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1644
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
The painting depicts a man with long, dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black robe with a white collar and cuffs. He holds a rolled-up paper in his left hand and rests his right elbow on a ledge. The background features a large building with a dome, set against a blue sky with clouds. A notable detail is the man's attire, which suggests a formal or professional setting. The artist has used oil paint to create a realistic and detailed image. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Philippe de Champaigne.
