Ontwerp voor een portret omrand door een slang 1629 - 1690

"Ontwerp voor een portret omrand door een slang" (Design for a portrait surrounded by a snake) is a red chalk drawing on paper by Charles Le Brun, dating between 1629 and 1690. The drawing depicts a design for a portrait with a circular frame surrounded by a snake and angels. The composition is complex and dynamic, with figures arranged in a circle around the frame. Le Brun, a prominent French painter and draftsman, was renowned for his skill in composition and his use of line. This design showcases his mastery of these aspects, creating a visually engaging and aesthetically pleasing frame for a portrait. This drawing can be found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.