Old World Portraits
Portrait of Monsignor Berton de Crillon
Unknown Artist
A dignified 18th-century portrait of a Monsignor in ceremonial robes.
Cardinal Fleury
Unknown Artist
1728 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dignified 18th-century portrait showcasing masterful texture and a refined, scholarly presence.
$243
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Dating to approximately 1728, this portrait depicts Cardinal Fleury in his clerical robes. The artist demonstrates remarkable skill in the rendering of tactile surfaces, from the softness of the ermine fur to the crispness of the lace collar, set against a warm, atmospheric backdrop.
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