Portret van François de Lorraine 1654

This 1654 engraving by Jean Frosne depicts François de Lorraine, the third son of Claude de Lorraine, the Duke of Aumale and Bishop of Toul, as a young man. The artwork features a portrait of the subject in an oval frame, and includes a detailed inscription describing his lineage and accomplishments as a military leader. The inscription also highlights the fact that this is a portrait of the subject in his youth. The engraving was made in Paris and is 206 mm high and 133 mm wide. The engraving style and composition were common in 17th century French portraiture, and are often referred to as "Baroque" engravings.