Portret van Charles le Brun by Gérard Edelinck

Portret van Charles le Brun 1666 - 1707

engraving

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portrait

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baroque

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old engraving style

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limited contrast and shading

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history-painting

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engraving

This engraving, "Portret van Charles le Brun," by Gérard Edelinck, is a portrait of Charles Le Brun, a prominent French painter and artist of the 17th century. Created between 1666 and 1707, the print showcases Le Brun in an oval frame adorned with decorative flourishes, emphasizing his importance as a figure of artistic stature. Edelinck's skilled hand and the detail in the rendering of Le Brun's features, attire, and surroundings contribute to the engraving's timeless appeal, placing it within the tradition of historical portraiture. The image is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, a testament to the enduring legacy of both the artist and the subject.

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