Portret van Gaspard Duchange 1738

This engraving, "Portret van Gaspard Duchange," created by Nicolas Gabriel Dupuis in 1738, depicts the French engraver Gaspard Duchange. The image is a portrait in an oval frame, framed by an architectural element and a base that includes the subject's name and title, "Graveur du Roi et Conseiller en son Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture." The engraving is a fine example of portraiture of the 18th century, showcasing Dupuis' skill as an artist and his ability to capture the likeness of his subject. This piece can be classified as an etching or engraving, a technique that uses acids to create lines and patterns on a metal plate. The engraving is a testament to the artist's craft and serves as a historical record of the engraver.