Portret van Robertus de Gravel 1657 - 1677

Wallerant Vaillant's "Portret van Robertus de Gravel" (1657-1677) is a detailed engraving depicting a portrait of Robertus de Gravel, a prominent figure in 17th-century legal and political circles. The artwork showcases Vaillant's mastery of detail, evident in the intricate rendering of the sitter's attire and facial features, as well as the inscription in Latin below, which provides biographical details about de Gravel. The composition, featuring a bust portrait framed within an oval, is typical of portraiture during the Baroque period, and the work is held in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.