Jean-Pierre Camus, Bishop of Belley 1600 - 1688

Claude Mellan's "Jean-Pierre Camus, Bishop of Belley" (1600-1688) is an etching that exemplifies the artist's mastery of line. The portrait captures Bishop Camus in detail, showcasing his face and beard with intricate lines. The artist's signature, "Mellan pinx et sculp," appears at the bottom, highlighting the etching's unique quality of being both drawn and engraved by the same artist. The work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, showcasing the importance of this engraving in art history.