Charles de Houel de Morainville
1668
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1668
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is an engraving of a man with long, wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a lace collar and a metal breastplate with studs. The oval frame has a decorative border with leaves and flowers. The man is looking straight at us, and his expression is serious. The engraving is very detailed, with lots of fine lines and textures. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out more works from the Baroque movement.
