Cardinal Dubois

Hyacinthe Rigaud1724

The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States

One of the most powerful people in France at the beginning of the 18th century, Cardinal Guillaume Dubois (1656–1723) holds a letter addressed <em>Au Roy, </em>or “To the King.” The engraving reproduces a painting commemorating Louis XV’s ascendance to the throne in 1723.

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Title: Cardinal Dubois
Creator: Pierre-Imbert Drevet (French, 1697-1739), Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)
Date Created: 1724
Physical Dimensions: Platemark: 48.7 x 35.9 cm (19 3/16 x 14 1/8 in.)
Type: Print
Rights: CC0
External Link: https://clevelandart.org/art/1977.50
Medium: engraving
State of work: II/II
Department: Prints
Culture: France, 18th century
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Dean Perry in memory of Julia Raymond, and gift of Miss Helen B. Falter
Collection: PR - Engraving
Accession Number: 1977.50

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