Le Père Charles de Condren 1600 - 1688

Claude Mellan's etching "Le Père Charles de Condren" (1600-1688) depicts the French priest, Charles de Condren, in a finely detailed portrait. Mellan, a master of the single-line technique, emphasizes Condren's solemn expression and carefully renders the folds of his robes, showcasing the meticulous detail characteristic of the artist's style. The inscription below the image, which includes the date of Condren's death, adds a biographical element to this striking depiction of a prominent figure of the French Oratory.