Portrait of Michel Louis Etienne, Comte Regnault de Saint-Jean d'Angély 1812

"Portrait of Michel Louis Etienne, Comte Regnault de Saint-Jean d'Angély" is a print by François Gérard, created in 1812. The print, now located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, portrays the Comte Regnault de Saint-Jean d'Angély in a formal pose, standing with his hand resting on a table and his other hand holding his hat. The print is an excellent example of Neoclassical portraiture, characterized by its emphasis on realism and formal composition. It is a testament to Gérard’s skill as a portraitist, capturing the sitter’s likeness and conveying his status and dignity.