Portret van Jean-Louis de Nogaret de La Valette 1576 - 1614

This engraving, "Portret van Jean-Louis de Nogaret de La Valette," was created by Flemish artist Thomas de Leu between 1576 and 1614. It depicts the French nobleman, Jean-Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, in a bust-length portrait. The image shows de Nogaret wearing a ruff, a popular fashion statement in the 16th century, and a doublet. The engraving is framed in an oval, and the artist's signature and the subject's name are inscribed around the frame. This work, with its detailed rendering of the subject and clothing, demonstrates the refined artistry of engraving in the 16th century.