Franciscus de Salignac vel Salagnac de la Mothe Fenelon, archiepiscopus, dux Cameracensis.

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height 245 mm x width 190 mm

Art Historical Context

This engraving by Pierre Imbert Drevet depicts François de Salignac de la Mothe-Fénelon, the influential French archbishop, theologian, and author who served as Archbishop and Duke of Cambrai. Created between 1715 and 1739, the portrait captures Fénelon in his ecclesiastical role shortly after his death, preserving his image for posterity during a period when printed portraits played a vital role in commemorating notable figures. Drevet, a skilled French engraver following in the footsteps of his father Pierre Drevet, specialized in refined portrait work that blended precise line work with su...