Portret van Guillaume de Court Novel 1660

"Portret van Guillaume de Court Novel" is an engraving created by Etienne Picart in 1660. The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of Guillaume de Court Novel, a French clergyman and cardinal. Picart, a renowned engraver known for his portraits and historical scenes, captures the subject's likeness with detail. The engraving, framed in an oval, showcases the sitter in his clerical garb, highlighting his position and authority. The inscription below the portrait further provides biographical information about Novel, highlighting his accomplishments as a doctor of theology, abbot, cardinal, and bishop. This engraving offers insight into the life and career of a prominent figure in 17th-century France, capturing both his appearance and social standing.