Artwork
Charles-Maurice Le Tellier
Charles-Maurice Le Tellier is an ink print by the Baroque artist Gerard Edelinck. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving is a portrait of Charles-Maurice Le Tellier, a French clergyman and archbishop, created by Gérard Edelinck in 1674.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted seated, wearing ornate attire and a star medal, with a serious expression. The Latin inscriptions below his name identify him as 'Dux Remensie' and 'Archiep. primus Par Francia', indicating his high-ranking ecclesiastical status.
Technique & Style
The print is a copper-plate engraving, characterized by its detailed, black-and-white rendering. Edelinck's skillful use of the medium captures the textures of Le Tellier's clothing and the surrounding drapery and furniture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gérard Edelinck (20 October 1640 (baptized) – 2 April 1707) was a copper-plate engraver and print publisher of Flemish origin, who worked in Paris from 1666 and became a naturalized French citizen in 1675.
