Portrait of cardinal d'Ossat 1601 - 1646

"Portrait of Cardinal d'Ossat" is a 17th century black chalk and wash drawing created by French artist Daniel Dumonstier. The drawing is a close-up portrait of the Cardinal's face, capturing his stern expression and meticulously rendered details, like his white beard and hat. This detailed approach to portraiture was typical of Dumonstier's work and the style of the period. The drawing, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, exemplifies Dumonstier's mastery of the medium and his ability to convey the subject's character through subtle nuances.