Portrait of Matthieu de Morgues by Unknown Artist. A bust-length portrait of an elderly man with thinning white hair, a moustache, and a goatee, wearing a dark clerical garment and a gold cross.

Portrait of Matthieu de Morgues

Unknown Artist

1700 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a clergyman, characterized by refined painterly detail and a dignified presence.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black

About the piece

This formal portrait, dating from approximately 1700, depicts Matthieu de Morgues with remarkable character. The unknown artist masterfully captures the texture of the sitter's white hair and the steady gaze of a man of faith, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes his features and clerical attire.