Portret van Guillaume Barclay op 53-jarige leeftijd 1619 - 1624

This engraving by Claude Mellan, created between 1619 and 1624, depicts Guillaume Barclay at the age of 53. It is a detailed portrait showcasing Barclay's features, including his piercing gaze and carefully trimmed beard, within an oval frame. Surrounding the portrait are eight coats of arms, signifying his noble lineage, and a Latin inscription highlighting his birth date. The meticulous detail and sharp lines are characteristic of Mellan's renowned burin technique, which helped establish him as a prominent engraver in 17th-century France. This artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure of the era.