Le B. François de Sales, Evesque et Prince de Genève, fondateur de l'Ordre de la Visitation 1720 - 1760

This etching by Grégoire Huret, completed sometime between 1720 and 1760, depicts Saint Francis de Sales, a renowned Bishop of Geneva, sitting in a chair and looking directly at the viewer. He holds a quill in his right hand and an open book in his left. The scene takes place in a grand interior setting with a view of the outdoors through a doorway. Three putti hover above St. Francis, symbolizing the heavenly inspiration and guidance he received. This artwork is a classic example of baroque religious portraiture, employing dramatic lighting and rich textures to convey the saint's piety and importance.