Portret van Michel Le Tellier 1691

Jacob Gole's 1691 etching "Portret van Michel Le Tellier" is a satirical portrait of the French Chancellor, Michel Le Tellier, who signed the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The artwork depicts Le Tellier in a close-up, with his face framed by a large, black hat, and a prominent fleur-de-lis pin on his chest. The inscription under the portrait criticizes Le Tellier for his role in the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, a significant event in French history. This small but powerful piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the political and religious tensions of 17th-century France.