Portrait Of A Knight, Count Marshal Of The Maillard d'Haneffe Family – 17th Century

Oil on canvas depicting a noble knight in armor, identifiable as a member of the Maillard d'Haneffe family, an illustrious lineage of the 17th century. The figure, aged 76 according to the partially legible inscription at the bottom of the work, is depicted in three-quarter view, dressed in finely detailed armor and adorned with a lace ruff. The work also features a painted coat of arms, framed by two stags and surmounted by a count's crown, confirming the high rank of the model. The workmanship, typical of the French School of the 17th century, combines the austerity of the ceremonial portrait with the richness of the sartorial and heraldic details. The canvas has an old relining and some visible restorations, testifying to its age and conservation. It is accompanied by its period oval frame in carved and gilded wood, with raised plant decoration.Dimensions: 60 x 74 cm 85 x 98 cm with frame