Le Père Charles Faure 1618 - 1644

This etching, created by French artist Claude Mellan between 1618 and 1644, portrays Charles Faure, a canon of the regular order of Saint Augustine. The work is a fine example of portraiture in the Baroque style, characterized by its realism and attention to detail. Mellan's signature, "Mellan," is visible in the lower right corner. The composition features a close-up portrait of Faure in a simple oval frame, emphasizing his solemn expression and clerical attire. The image's technical brilliance is evident in the fine, parallel lines used to render Faure's features and clothing. This work is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.