Henri-Auguste de Loménie Comte de Brienne
1660
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1660
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a fancy black coat with lace cuffs and a high collar, looking straight ahead. Behind his head is a decorative wreath made of leaves and ribbons, and below him is a shield with a coat of arms—two lions on either side and a crest on top. The wreath and shield suggest this was made for someone important, probably to show status. The artist used fine lines to create depth in the face and clothes, making them look three-dimensional. If you liked this style, look up Baroque.
