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Portrait in black ink of a light-skinned, clean shaven man in religious costume with dark curly hair and a cross around his neck. He is framed by an oval that contains his name and
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France / c.1699

Portrait of Jacques Nicolas Colbert, Archbishop of Rouen

Portrait of Jacques Nicolas Colbert, Archbishop of Rouen

Look closely at Portrait of Jacques Nicolas Colbert, Archbishop of Rouen. Portrait in black ink of a light-skinned, clean shaven man in religious costume with dark curly hair and a cross around his neck.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Which detail would have made someone stop and look at this print? The Art Institute dates Portrait of Jacques Nicolas Colbert, Archbishop of Rouen to c.1699.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Pierre Drevet (French, 1663-1738) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743) made this print. The museum dates it c.1699.

The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.

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Art Institute of ChicagoPortrait of Jacques Nicolas Colbert, Archbishop of Rouen

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