Portret van Jacques-Auguste de Thou c. 1816 - 1826

*Portret van Jacques-Auguste de Thou* is a lithograph by Louis Marie Normand, dating from 1816-1826. This artwork is housed in the Rijksmuseum and depicts the French jurist and historian Jacques-Auguste de Thou, known for his influential *Histoires* which covered the history of the 16th century. Normand’s *Portret* is a part of a larger series celebrating “Grands Hommes Français” and uses a stylized circular frame evocative of a coin or medal, signifying historical importance. The artwork’s details include a quill, a crown, and a sword - suggestive of de Thou’s intellectual pursuits, his political connections, and his legal expertise.