Portret van Claude Guy Hallé 1730

This engraving, created by Nicolas de (III) Larmessin in 1730, depicts Claude Guy Hallé, a renowned French painter. The portrait shows Hallé in a three-quarter view, his powdered wig and elegant attire signifying his social status. The inscription below reveals his title as “Peintre ordinaire du Roy,” indicating his appointment as a royal painter, and “Adjoint à Recteur,” highlighting his position in the prestigious Académie Royale. This artwork is an example of Rococo style, which emphasized grace, lightness, and a sense of refined elegance, reflected in Hallé's refined features and the delicate details of his clothing.