Portret van Valentin Jameray Duval

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Portret van Valentin Jameray Duval is a delicate etching by Remi Henry Joseph Del, created in 1785. just 134 mm high by 94 mm wide, this portrait captures Valentin Jamer Duval, a noted French violinist and composer the era. Delvaux, a skilled engraver working in the late 18 century, employs the etching technique—where acid etches lines into a metal plate—to produce fine, expressive details, making high-quality portraits accessible beyond oil paintings. Set against the backdrop of pre-Revolutionary France, the work reflects the Enlightenment's fascination with individual achievement, particu...