Portret van Scévole de Sainte-Marthe 1744

This engraving, titled "Portret van Scévole de Sainte-Marthe" by French artist Etienne Fessard, depicts a bust of the French humanist Scévole de Sainte-Marthe. The artwork was created in 1744 and is currently held by the Rijksmuseum. Fessard utilizes an oval frame to showcase the subject, who is depicted with a ruff and a cap, adding to the feeling of formality and grandeur. The portrait is characterized by a detailed rendering of facial features and a focus on capturing the subject's likeness. This artwork is a valuable document of French history and is a fine example of 18th-century engraving.