Portret van René Aubert de Vertot d'Auboeuf before 1752

This engraving by Dutch artist David Coster, created before 1752, depicts René Aubert de Vertot d'Auboeuf. The portrait, enclosed in an oval frame with the sitter's name inscribed around it, shows René Aubert de Vertot d'Auboeuf in a formal pose, wearing a star-shaped badge indicating his membership in a prestigious order. Below the portrait, the inscription mentions the subject's career as an historian, and his family coat of arms with a crown is displayed below. This engraving is a fine example of Dutch printmaking from the 18th century, showcasing detailed lines and skillful rendering of the sitter's likeness.