Portret van Jean l'Evesque de la Cassière 1726

"Portret van Jean l'Evesque de la Cassière" is an etching created in 1726 by Laurent Cars, a French artist known for his portraiture. The artwork depicts Jean l'Evesque de la Cassière, a prominent figure from the 18th century, in a formal bust-length pose within an oval frame. Cars’s detailed rendering captures de la Cassière's features, emphasizing his beard and stern expression. The inscription surrounding the portrait, "FR. JEAN L'EVESQUE DE LA CASSIERE CINQUANTAENE - G.W. M.L.Y.T", identifies the subject and adds context to the artwork.