Artwork
Thomas Goyon de Matignon (1684-1766), comte de Gacé, seigneur de Briquebec, Brigadier des armées du Roi en 1719.
Thomas Goyon de Matignon (1684-1766), comte de Gacé, seigneur de Briquebec, Brigadier des armées du Roi en 1719. is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Louis Tocqué. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
About this work
Overview
This 1741 oil painting by Louis Tocqué is a portrait of Thomas Goyon de Matignon, a French nobleman and military officer.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted in attire characteristic of 18th-century French aristocracy, wearing a red velvet coat with gold embroidery and a blue sash, and holding a cane.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the subject's face and clothing against a dark background.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Palace of Versailles collection and dates to the Rococo period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean Louis Tocqué (French pronunciation: ; 19 November 1696 – 10 February 1772) was a French painter. He specialized in portrait painting.
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