Reverse Copy of Le Gentilhomme qui Salue Tenant son Feutre sous le Bras (The Gentleman who Bows Holding his Felt Hat under his Arm), from La Noblesse (The Nobility) 1625 - 1700

This anonymous etching, "Reverse Copy of Le Gentilhomme qui Salue Tenant son Feutre sous le Bras (The Gentleman who Bows Holding his Felt Hat under his Arm), from La Noblesse (The Nobility)," is a detailed representation of a man and a child in the 17th century. The meticulous hatching and crosshatching techniques create a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the folds of their clothing and the expressions on their faces. The etching is part of a series focusing on figures from the nobility. This particular image is a reverse copy of an earlier etching, providing viewers with a glimpse into the evolution of artistic techniques and the popularity of this subject matter.