Portret van Pierre Mayeur, abt van Clairvaux 1740 - 1745

"Portret van Pierre Mayeur, abt van Clairvaux" is an engraving created between 1740 and 1745 by Nicolas de (III) Larmessin. The work depicts Pierre Mayeur, the abbot of Clairvaux, seated in a chair with his hands clasped, holding a book. The engraving is framed within an oval, featuring a Latin inscription that references Mayeur's position. The inscription translates to: "Peter Mayeur, Abbot of Clairvaux." The work is a fine example of an 18th-century portrait engraving, showcasing both the artistic skill of Larmessin and the status of Mayeur within the Catholic Church. This portrait engraving would have served as a visual record of Mayeur's identity, and possibly been distributed to other members of the church.