Nicolas Coeffeteau, Bishop of Dardanie by Gérard Edelinck

Nicolas Coeffeteau, Bishop of Dardanie c. 17th century

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Dimensions: Image: 24.7 × 18.2 cm (9 3/4 × 7 3/16 in.) Plate: 26 × 18.7 cm (10 1/4 × 7 3/8 in.) Sheet: 40 × 28.5 cm (15 3/4 × 11 1/4 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Curator: This is a print by Gérard Edelinck, who was born in 1640. It depicts Nicolas Coeffeteau, Bishop of Dardanie. Editor: There's a certain austerity conveyed through the monochrome palette and the tight oval framing of his figure. The textures, though, are quite compelling. Curator: Indeed. Coeffeteau was a significant figure, a theologian involved in the religious and political debates of his time. The print served to disseminate his image and, by extension, his influence. Editor: Notice how Edelinck uses the linear precision of the engraving to articulate the folds of his garments, and the detailed rendering of his beard adds depth to the portrait. Curator: Prints like this were crucial for disseminating information and constructing reputations in the early modern period, solidifying Coeffeteau's position within the French religious landscape. Editor: The overall effect strikes me as controlled, a carefully constructed image intended to project authority and intellect. Curator: Exactly, Edelinck's skill allowed Coeffeteau's persona to extend beyond his physical presence. Editor: It is a masterful demonstration of how line and form can shape perception and convey power.

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