Portret van Michel de L'Hospital 1682

Edme de Boulonois's 1682 engraving "Portret van Michel de L'Hospital" is a classic example of portraiture. The piece depicts Michel de L'Hospital, a prominent French statesman, in a bust-length portrait with a detailed rendering of his face and beard. He is shown wearing formal attire befitting his position, a black robe with an ornate collar. This is a significant piece in the history of portraiture as it captures a prominent figure in a time of great social and political change in Europe.