Profile Portrait of Cardinal Philippe de Lévis
The portrait presents a man in profile, facing toward the left of the frame. He is depicted from the chest upward, wearing the distinct attire of a high-ranking member of the clergy. The subject's skin is rendered with a pale, smooth texture, contrasting against the dark, undifferentiated background that surrounds him. His hair is combed back neatly, revealing a forehead marked by the subtle folds of age. The lines around…








