Kardinal André Hercule de Fleury 1667 - 1741

This mezzotint portrait, created by Jakob Christof Le Blon, depicts André Hercule de Fleury, a prominent figure in French history. Le Blon, a pioneer of color printing, utilizes the mezzotint technique to capture the Cardinal's distinguished features, highlighting his white clerical robes and the red cardinal's hat. The artwork, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Le Blon's mastery in capturing likeness and detail through an intricate printing process. This portrait serves as a testament to both the Cardinal's influential role and the artistic ingenuity of the 18th century.