Henri de Lorraine, comte d'Harcourt 1605 - 1650

This etching by Jean Morin, created between 1605 and 1650, depicts Henri de Lorraine, Comte d'Harcourt, a prominent French nobleman. The portrait, framed in an octagonal border, showcases the subject's elegant attire and dignified expression. The detailed rendering of the sitter's lace collar, sash, and armor highlights the precision of Morin's engraving technique. The inscription around the portrait identifies the subject and his titles, "Henri de Lorraine, Comte d'Harcourt, Grand Escuyer de France," providing historical context and highlighting his significance. This work, now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, serves as a valuable record of French nobility and the art of portraiture in the 17th century.