Mme. de Maintenon n.d.

drawing, print, etching, paper

drawing

facial expression drawing

portrait image

print

etching

charcoal drawing

paper

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

yellow element

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

italy

digital portrait

This engraving of "Mme. de Maintenon" by Paolo Mercuri is a fine example of portraiture, depicting the French noblewoman in a realistic and elegant manner. The image showcases Mme. de Maintenon's refined features and attire, her pearl necklace and the intricate detail of her lace collar highlighting her status. Mercuri's work, created sometime between 1804 and 1884, is a testament to the enduring appeal of portraiture and serves as a valuable historical document capturing the likeness of a significant figure in French history.