Portret van Bertrand Lagery 1660
etiennepicart
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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parchment
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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golden font
*Portret van Bertrand Lagery* is a 1660 etching by Etienne Picart, portraying the French clergyman Bertrand Lagery. The portrait is framed in an oval and shows Lagery wearing the attire of a Cardinal Priest, which includes a cassock and a red hat. The inscription around the portrait describes Lagery's life and accomplishments. The detailed etching and the use of shading create a realistic and lifelike depiction of the subject, showcasing Picart's skill as an engraver. The small size of the artwork, measuring only 175 mm by 142 mm, suggests it was intended for personal collection or as an illustrative print.
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