Nicolas de Larmessin. Portrait of Guillaume de Sallus, seigneur du Bartas. Engraving. Late 17th to early 18th century.

Artist: Nicolas de Larmessin (circa 1638-1694), French engraver.Title:  Guillaume de Sallus, seigneur du Bartas (1544-1590), poet, soldier and agent for Henry IV, King of France. Signed and Titled: L'armessin scul. Guillaume de Saluste seigneur du Bartas.Dimensions: Sheet 8 1/2" x 6 1/2".Date: possibly late 17th to early 18th century.Materials and Techniques: line engraving on laid paper. Provenance:  The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute, and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, from 1965-2000.Condition: The signs of aging are appropriate for the time. A detailed condition report is available on demand.Museums and Libraries: National Portrait Gallery NPG D25650.Art Movements, Periods & Schools: French School XVII C.Note: This entry incorporates text from Wikipedia and the catalog entry of the same item from the National Portrait Gallery collection.