Portret van Guillaume de Bray by Etienne Picart

Portret van Guillaume de Bray 1660

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"Portret van Guillaume de Bray" is an etching by Etienne Picart, created in 1660. This detailed engraving depicts the priest and Cardinal Guillaume de Bray. The image is framed in a simple oval, drawing attention to the subject's stern facial features and the intricately rendered details of his attire. This work is a fine example of the portraiture popular in 17th-century Europe.