Portret van Nicolas de Grillié after 1633

Claude Mellan's "Portret van Nicolas de Grillié" (after 1633) is a striking etching portraying Nicolas de Grillié, the Bishop of Uzès. Known for his intricate, single-line technique, Mellan creates a lifelike likeness through meticulously etched lines that build up form and detail. This etching, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Mellan's mastery of the medium and offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent religious figure during the 17th century.