Old World Portraits
Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai
Hyacinthe Rigaud
A magnificent 18th-century portrait showcasing the opulent textures of silk, lace, and velvet robes.
Hyacinthe Serroni, First Archbishop of Albi
Unknown Artist
1685 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A stately 17th-century portrait of Archbishop Hyacinthe Serroni, capturing a sense of ecclesiastical dignity and scholarly refinement.
$169
For the selected configuration
From $129
3 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Muted red, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This commanding oil portrait, dated to approximately 1685, depicts Hyacinthe Serroni, the first archbishop of Albi. Seated in a luxurious gilded chair, the subject is flanked by a desk laden with symbolic tools of his office, including an inkwell, quill, and bell. The artist demonstrates exceptional skill in the interplay of light and shadow, particularly in the luminous white of the lace and the deep, vibrant reds of the table covering, characteristic of the French Baroque style.
More like this
