Portret van Jacques Necker by J.N. Boillet

Portret van Jacques Necker c. 1789

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pencil drawn

light pencil work

photo restoration

pencil sketch

old engraving style

portrait reference

pencil drawing

yellow element

limited contrast and shading

pencil work

"Portret van Jacques Necker" is an engraving by J.N. Boillet dating from around 1789. The artwork depicts Jacques Necker, a Swiss-born French banker and politician, who served as Director-General of Finances in the French government during the reign of King Louis XVI. Necker's portrait is rendered in an oval frame with a detailed representation of his face and attire. It is a classic example of 18th-century portraiture that aims to capture the likeness of a prominent figure through meticulous detail. The inscription below the portrait further emphasizes Necker's role in French finance.