Amador Jean Baptiste de Vignerod, abbé de Richelieu 1720 - 1760

This etching by Grégoire Huret, completed sometime between 1720 and 1760, portrays Amador Jean Baptiste de Vignerod, abbé de Richelieu. The subject is depicted in an oval frame, clad in an ornate, buttoned garment. His youthful features and refined attire highlight the status of the sitter. Huret's delicate lines and detailed renderings capture the essence of the abbé in a masterful display of portraiture. This print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure from the 18th century.