Portret van Jean-Baptiste Santeuil 1666 - 1707

This 17th-century engraving by Gérard Edelinck depicts Jean-Baptiste Santeul, a French poet and cleric. The portrait showcases Santeul's refined features and the delicate lines of his collar, hinting at his status. The elaborate oval frame and the inscription below further emphasize his position as a canon regular of the Abbey of Saint-Victor in Paris. Edelinck, a master of the engraving art, captured Santeul's likeness with meticulous detail, making this portrait a compelling representation of a prominent figure in French literature and religious life.