The canon of the cathedral of Reims 

"The Canon of the Cathedral of Reims" is a portrait by Maurice Quentin de La Tour, a prominent French artist of the 18th century, known for his pastel portraits. The artwork is on display at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon in Dijon, France. The portrait depicts the canon in a simple yet dignified pose, focusing on his face and the detail of his white powdered wig and clerical collar. This work exemplifies de La Tour's signature style, characterized by a meticulous attention to detail and the use of pastel, a medium that allowed him to achieve delicate gradations of light and shadow.