Pierre Ignace de Braux

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and he’s wearing a ruffled shirt with lace trim. The background is simple, but the edges of the frame are decorated with swirling patterns. The text below the portrait lists his long title in French, including fancy noble words. The small coat of arms in the middle adds a touch of old-world status. If you like this style, look up engraving next to see how artists carved these details.