Portret van Tanneguy III du Chastel 1839 - 1848

This 19th-century engraving, "Portret van Tanneguy III du Chastel", was created by Alexandrine André, a French artist known for her portraits and historical scenes. The artwork depicts Tanneguy III du Chastel, a French nobleman and military leader, in full armor and with a sword. André's meticulous attention to detail in portraying the armor and the subject's posture conveys the power and authority of the sitter. This work exemplifies the historical portrait genre, common during this period, with its focus on capturing the individual's identity and status.