Portret van Daniel-Charles-Gabriel de Tubières de Caylus 1738 - 1775

"Portret van Daniel-Charles-Gabriel de Tubières de Caylus" is a 1738-1775 etching by German artist Georg Friedrich Schmidt. The artwork depicts Daniel-Charles-Gabriel de Tubières de Caylus, a French archaeologist, writer, and collector. Caylus is portrayed seated in a chair with a book in his lap, wearing the attire of a bishop, signifying his position as the Bishop of Auxerre. This portrait, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, is an example of the Rococo style of portraiture, characterized by its intricate details and elegant composition. The etching, measuring 475 mm in height and 348 mm in width, showcases Schmidt’s skill in capturing the sitter’s likeness with meticulous detail.