Medaillon met portret van Bertrand Barère 1835

This 1835 medallion portrait of Bertrand Barère, a French politician, was created by the French sculptor Achille Collas. The portrait shows Barère in profile, rendered in a realistic style. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, with strong contrasts between light and shadow, highlights the subject's features and adds depth to the image. The medallion format, a popular choice for portraits in the 19th century, was often used to commemorate individuals of historical significance. The artwork's small size allows for close examination of the subject's expression and details of the portrait.