Old World Portraits
Portrait of André Rigaud
Unknown Artist
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a French consul draped in striking crimson robes.
Gaspard de Gueidan
Hyacinthe Rigaud
1722 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An imposing 18th-century portrait of a French magistrate in regal red and ermine robes.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Soft cream
About the piece
Painted in 1722 by the celebrated French court painter Hyacinthe Rigaud, this portrait captures Gaspard de Gueidan in his official capacity. The work demonstrates Rigaud's extraordinary skill in rendering luxurious fabrics, contrasting the soft white ermine against the heavy, vibrant silk of the magistrate's robes, all set against a dramatic, shadowed backdrop.
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