Portret van Jean de Montpezat de Carbon
Jacques Grignon
1671
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
339; 271
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 339 mm x breedte 271 mm
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 17th-century portraiture with *Portret van Jean de Montat de Carbon*, a engraving by French artist Jacques Grignon from 1671. Measuring 339 mm in height and 271 mm in width (plate mark), this work captures the likeness of Jean de Montpez de Carbon, likely a nobleman from a prominent French family, in a format that highlights the era's emphasis on status and elegance. Grignon, known for his skilled reproductive prints, crafted this piece during the height of Louis XIV's reign, when such portraits served as visual records of the aristocracy. Engraving, the medium ...