Portret van Hippolyte de Béthune 1673 - 1738

Pierre Drevet, a prominent French engraver, created this portrait of Hippolyte de Béthune, a prominent Bishop and Count of the 17th and 18th centuries. The engraving depicts Béthune in an oval frame with his coat of arms at the bottom, using a technique known as stipple engraving. It's a fine example of 18th-century French portraiture, highlighting the subject's status and refinement. This engraving, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, demonstrates Drevet's mastery of detail and his ability to capture the sitter's likeness.