556 - A. SERGENT-MARCEAU (*1751), Portrait of M. l'Abbé Marolle, Mezzotint

A. SERGENT-MARCEAU (*1751), Portrait of M. l'Abbé Marolle, Mezzotint Antoine François Sergent-Marceau (1751–1847): Portrait of M. l'Abbé Marolle; Portrait of M. l'Abbé Marolle with a decorative garland, 18th century, mezzotint Technique: Mezzotint on paper, mounted on paper (blue) Inscription: Signed in the lower center of the printing plate: “A. Sergent excudit.” At the bottom of the printing plate: “M. l’Abbé Marolle, Curé of St. John the Evangelist in St. Quentin, Deputy of the same city. Born in 1753." Date: 18th century Description: The work depicts a portrait of M. l’Abbé Marolle in an oval medallion. The man is wearing black clerical attire with a white collar. His facial expression is serious and calm as he looks directly at the viewer. A decorative garland of oak leaves and flowers surrounds the medallion. At the bottom is a plinth with inscriptions supporting the medallion. The background is a warm brown color, while the frame is surrounded by blue paper. The composition is symmetrical and emphasizes the portrait, while the lighting highlights the sitter’s facial features. Keywords: Portrait; Clergy; Medallion; Baroque; Oak leaves; Garland; Inscription; Symmetry; Seriousness; Blue; Brown; Decorative; Frame; Facial expression; Clothing; Lighting; Sacred; Introspective; Direct gaze; Oval; 18th century; Classicism; Portraits; France; Size: Paper: 24.2 cm x 16.3 cm (9.5 x 6.4 in), Image: 20.1 cm x 16.1 cm (7.9 x 6.3 in) Condition: In poor condition. Several prominent horizontal creases are visible, as well as minor creases. The edges of the sheet are slightly trimmed. Some soiling, particularly in the margins of the sheet. Minor surface damage to the image.