Portret van admiraal André de Brancas 1747 - 1755

This engraved portrait of André de Brancas, a French admiral, was created by Michel Aubert between 1747 and 1755. The piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays Brancas within an oval frame, showcasing his aristocratic bearing. The engraved detail, typical of 18th-century portraiture, focuses on the sitter's likeness and his position in society, further emphasized by the inscription with his title and dates of birth and death. This artwork is an important piece of historical documentation of a significant figure in French naval history.