Portret van Pepijn de Korte 1755

This 1755 engraving by French artist François Antoine Aveline depicts Pepin the Short, King of the Franks, in profile, wearing a crown and a robe. The portrait is presented within an oval frame, with a decorative border. Aveline's meticulous detail is evident in the rendering of Pepin’s features and clothing, creating a realistic and dignified representation of the historical figure. The inscription beneath the portrait provides details about Pepin’s reign and death, further emphasizing the artwork’s historical significance.