Suzanne-Elizabeth-Françoise Jarente de La Reynière 1769

This 1769 portrait medallion of Suzanne-Elizabeth-Françoise Jarente de La Reynière by Jean-Baptiste Nini is a striking example of 18th-century portraiture. Nini, a renowned French sculptor, captured the sitter's likeness in a delicate and refined manner, emphasizing her elegant features and the elaborate hairstyle popular during the era. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies the subject and the date of creation. The medallion is a testament to Nini's skill in capturing individual personalities through the art of portraiture, a practice that was highly valued in the 18th century.