Portret van Charles Rollin 1700 - 1800

This engraving by Jacques Charles Bar, created between 1700 and 1800, is a portrait of Charles Rollin, a prominent French historian and educator. The portrait depicts Rollin in a formal pose, his gaze directed towards the viewer. The engraving is characterized by its detailed rendering of Rollin's features, including his powdered wig, and the inscription below the image that provides information about his life and achievements. This small-scale engraving exemplifies the practice of creating portraits of notable figures during this period. The artist uses shading and lines to capture the texture of the clothing and the expression of the subject, presenting a realistic likeness of the prominent French historian.