Jean-François-Paul de Gondi, Le cardinal de Retz 1650
robertnanteuil
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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portrait
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drawing
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vintage
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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retro 'vintage design
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archive photography
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historical photography
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portrait reference
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old-timey
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19th century
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men
This engraving, created by Robert Nanteuil in 1650, depicts Jean-François-Paul de Gondi, the Cardinal de Retz. Nanteuil was a prominent French engraver known for his realistic portraits. The artwork showcases the Cardinal's formal attire and serious demeanor, highlighting his status and authority. The detailed rendering of the Cardinal's robes and the inscription at the bottom add to the historical significance of this piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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