Cardinal Richelieu, c1637, (18th century) Artist: Anon

Cardinal Richelieu, c1637, (18th century) Artist: Anon

1-155-428 - Art Media/Heritage Images

Cardinal Richelieu, c1637, (18th century). Armand Jean Duplessis, Duc de Richelieu (1585-1642), French prelate and statesman. Created Cardinal in 1624, he was Minister of State to Louis XIII and de facto ruler of France from 1629. Engraved portrait showing Richelieu surrounded by his achievements, including the crushing of Huguenots at La Rochelle in 1628, with the figure based on Philippe de Champaignes' portrait of c1637.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
After
  1. Philippe de Champaigne: Flemish, French: Artist, painter, draughtsman
Subject
  1. Cardinal Richelieu: French: Cardinal, duke

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Christianity

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2791x3757
File Size : 30,721kb


Aliases

  1. 008357
  1. 008357
  1. 0510000403
  1. 1-155-428
  1. 1155428
  1. 403

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