Portret van Abel Brunier 1600 - 1667

"Portret van Abel Brunier" is a 17th-century etching by Michel Lasne, a French artist known for his portraiture. The etching, which is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, depicts Abel Brunier, a physician to the Duke of Lorraine, in a three-quarter profile, wearing a dark, buttoned coat and white collar. The detailed rendering of Brunier's facial features and attire reflects Lasne's mastery of the etching technique and his ability to capture likeness in his portraiture. The inscription below the figure reveals that this etching was created in 1643. This etching offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals in the 17th century, and showcases the skilled craftsmanship of an artist who worked during a period of significant artistic and cultural development.