Portret van Jean-Baptiste Jourdan 18th century

This 18th-century engraving by Henri Forgeur is a portrait of Jean-Baptiste Jourdan, a prominent French military leader during the French Revolutionary Wars. The work showcases Jourdan in a formal pose, depicted in a dark military jacket and a powdered wig. The portrait is framed in an oval, a common feature in engraved portraits, emphasizing the subject's importance and authority. This print, with its detailed depiction and inscription, offers a glimpse into the visual culture of the late 18th century and the admiration for military heroes of the time.