Old World Portraits
Portrait of Charles-Léonor Aubry, Marquis de Castelnau
Nicolas de Largillière
A striking late-Baroque portrait featuring vibrant crimson robes and meticulous detail.
Portrait of Two Aldermen (Portrait de deux échevins)
Nicolas de Largillière
1702 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century French double portrait capturing the dignity and status of two official figures in luxurious velvet 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
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1702 by Nicolas de Largillière, this masterful double portrait depicts two French aldermen. The composition showcases the artist's renown for rendering rich textures, from the heavy folds of the crimson velvet robes to the intricate curls of the ceremonial wigs, all set against an atmospheric sky. It serves as a striking example of the late Baroque style in French portraiture.
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