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The image shows a man seated from his upper half to his knees. He is turned slightly to the left, with distinct facial features including prominent cheekbones, a well-defined jawline, and full lips. His dark, wavy hair falls onto his shoulders. He wears detailed clerical attire with a high square collar and ecclesiastical robe patterns. He holds a large book in his left hand and places his right hand on his chest. A cross necklace hangs around his neck. The background includes ornate drapery over a column.

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Monseigneur Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai

Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659 - 1743)

1740

Medium: black and white chalk on brown laid paper (originally blue), laid down
Classification: Drawing
Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 29.6 cm (14 1/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Culture: French
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line: Gift of Diane Allen Nixon
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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