Portrait Of A Clergyman, Early 18th Century

Oil on canvas depicting a busty clergyman, presented from the front, dressed in a dark cloak and blue flap characteristic of the secular clergy of the late 17th - early 18th century.

The model sports a soft, idealized physiognomy, with rosy cheeks, typical of the French portrait of this period, still imbued with the Louis-Quatorzian aesthetic. The long, curly hair, as well as the treatment of the face and skin tones, situate the work in the early years of the 16th century.

We note the presence of a cross suspended from a red ribbon, probably a badge of devotion or ecclesiastical dignity, providing an interesting iconographic element.

The composition, sober and centered, is in the tradition of religious ceremonial portraiture, with a neutral background highlighting the model's face and expression.

Formerly lined canvas, mounted on a modern stretcher.
an old horizontal trace to the north of the cross slightly present.

Overall good condition, with visible wear and slight lifting, consistent with age.

Dimensions:

• Sighted : 48 x 58 cm
• With frame : 54 x 64 cm

Era:

Early 18th century

Technique:

Oil on canvas (lined)

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