Portrait d’un échevin parisien 1702

"Portrait d’un échevin parisien" (1702) by Nicolas de Largillière is a portrait of a Parisian alderman. The painting is a fine example of French Baroque portraiture. The subject is depicted in a formal pose, wearing the attire of his office. The detail on the man's garments, the use of light and shadow, and the realistic portrayal of the man's features combine to create a sense of realism and gravitas. Largillière’s work is renowned for its naturalism and the expressive quality of his subjects.