Who created "Leonard de Lamet"?

Leonard de Lamet was created by Pierre Drevet after Hyacinthe Rigaud in 1699/1702.

When was "Leonard de Lamet" created?

This artwork was created 1699/1702.

Is "Leonard de Lamet" in the public domain?

Yes, Leonard de Lamet is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Leonard de Lamet

Pierre Drevet after Hyacinthe Rigaud

1699/1702

Medium

engraving

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1974.116.67

Art Historical Context

This exquisite engraving, *Leonard de Lamet*, by master engraver Pierre Drevet after a painting by Hyacintheud around 1699–1702, captures the grandeur of French Baroque portraiture. Rigaud, the preeminent court painter under Louis XIV, was renowned for his lavish depictions of nobility, emphasizing rich fabrics, poised expressions, and regal bearing. Drevet's reproduction faithfully translates Rigaud's oil portrait into intricate line work, making elite imagery accessible beyond royal circles. As a print medium, engraving held immense artistic and cultural significance in the late 17th centur...

Leonard de Lamet

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