Portret van Pierre-Claude Nivelle de La Chaussée 1778 - 1787

This engraving, created by François Robert Ingouf between 1778 and 1787, depicts Pierre-Claude Nivelle de La Chaussée, a French playwright. The artwork features a detailed portrait of La Chaussée in an oval frame, emphasizing his prominent features. The inscription below provides biographical details, noting his membership in the French Academy and the years of his birth and death. This engraving is a valuable historical artifact, capturing the likeness of a significant figure in 18th-century French literature and offering insights into the artistic style of the period. The print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.