Portret van François de Harlay de Champvallon 1691

This 1691 etching by Jacob Gole is a portrait of François de Harlay de Champvallon, the Archbishop of Paris. The portrait is a satirical work that depicts the Archbishop in a humorous light. The image is a close-up of the Archbishop's face, with his hat and collar visible. The artist captures his subject's grinning expression with great detail. The inscription beneath the image in French, refers to the Archbishop's reputation as a lover of women. This playful portrayal of the religious figure would have been highly popular at the time. It is a fine example of the satirical etching genre popular in the 17th century.