Claude Drevet after Rigaud 1736 Engraving Vintimille Archbishop of Paris Framed

A superb French 18th century portrait engraving: Charles-Gaspard-Guillaume de Vintimille, Archbishop of Paris, Duc de Saint-Cloud, Peer of France, engraved by Claude Drevet after the painting by Hyacinthe Rigaud (Peint par Hyacinthe Rigaud... Gravé par C. Drevet), with the sitter's arms beneath.

Dated 1736, this is regarded as Claude Drevet's masterpiece and one of the high points of French line engraving: the lace, fur and silk are rendered with astonishing virtuosity. Impressions are in the V&A, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Kunsthalle Bremen.

Framed behind glass in a black and gilt frame with a grey mount. Overall size approx 65 x 52 cm.

Condition: a strong impression; some toning. Please see all photographs, which form part of the description.