Louis-Phélypeaux de La Vrillière 1662
robertnanteuil
themetropolitanmuseumofart
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portrait
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aged paper
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wedding photograph
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photo restoration
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old engraving style
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historical photography
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portrait reference
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unrealistic statue
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old-timey
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19th century
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men
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golden font
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This engraving by Robert Nanteuil, a prominent French printmaker, depicts Louis-Phélypeaux de La Vrillière, Secretary of State under Louis XIV. Created in 1662, the portrait showcases Nanteuil's mastery of etching, capturing the subject’s likeness with remarkable detail. La Vrillière’s distinguished attire and serious expression convey his high social standing and official role. The inscription surrounding his portrait identifies him as “Secretary of State” and “Councillor of the King.” The engraving is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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