Portrait of Charles-Gaspard-Guillaume de Vintimille, Archbishop of Paris 1736

Claude Drevet's "Portrait of Charles-Gaspard-Guillaume de Vintimille, Archbishop of Paris" (1736) is a striking engraving that captures the Archbishop in a formal pose. The Archbishop is shown seated in an elaborate chair, wearing the robes of his office. His hand rests on a hat, and the surrounding details suggest his status and wealth. The meticulous detail and use of light and shadow in this etching are hallmarks of Drevet's mastery. This portrait is a powerful example of 18th-century French art, a time when portraiture served as a visual affirmation of social hierarchy.