Portrait of a Cardinal
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Portrait of Cardinal France, mid-18th century Oil on canvas Canvas 80 x 63 frame 92 x 75 Excellent condition Intense portrait of an important ecclesiastical person, dressed in black velvet with the cardinal's red buttons that distinguish the highest rank of Church Members. The Cardinal wears a gold necklace with a large cross of precious stones as well as an important ring on the finger of his right hand. The look is austere but conveys a good-natured message and the author of the painting, evidently of considerable ability, manages to highlight both the features and the facial expression in an excellent way. The hatching of wrinkles around the eyes is r