Artwork
Cardinal Fleury
Cardinal Fleury is an ink print by the Baroque artist François Chereau I. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Cardinal Fleury is a print created by François Chereau I in 1704 using the engraving technique.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving is a portrait of an older man, likely Cardinal André-Hercule de Fleury, depicted with a subtle smile and dressed in formal attire, resting his hands on a document or book, set against a dark oval background with Latin text.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines and cross-hatching to achieve a detailed representation, capturing textures and shading, particularly in the folds of the subject's robe.
Artist & collection
