Rene, Marquis de Maisons 1661

This 1661 engraving by renowned French artist Robert Nanteuil, depicts Rene, Marquis de Maisons, a prominent figure in the court of Louis XIV. The portrait captures the Marquis in an oval frame, adorned in a striped robe and a sophisticated, slightly weary expression. The inscription surrounding the frame details the Marquis's various titles, including "Minister of State" and "President in Parliament," emphasizing his high standing in the French government. The meticulous detail and masterful use of light and shadow characteristic of Nanteuil's work, exemplify the artist's celebrated technique in portraiture.