Frontispiece with a Portrait of Jacques Boyceau de la Berauderie (ca. 1560–1633) 1633 - 1643

This engraving by Grégoire Huret, created sometime between 1633 and 1643, is a portrait of Jacques Boyceau de la Barauderie, a French architect and landscape designer. The portrait is framed by an ornate border decorated with foliage and grotesques. The inscription beneath the portrait reads "I have represented his face according to my art and my knowledge, but his mind and his wisdom are better depicted in his work." This frontispiece alludes to Boyceau's influential works, including "The Treatise on the Art of Creating Gardens," published in 1638. The portrait is an example of the artistic styles popular in 17th century France, featuring a realistic depiction of the sitter and a decorative frame. The engraving is a beautiful example of the artistry of Huret, who is known for his detailed and expressive work.