Henri de Thiard, Cardinal of Bissy, Bishop of Meaux and Abbot of Saint-Germain-des-Près

Henri de Thiard, Cardinal of Bissy, Bishop of Meaux and Abbot of Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a painting created between 1700 and 1800 by Nicolas de Largillière. 



The artwork depicts Henri de Thiard, Cardinal of Bissy, seated in a chair. He is wearing cardinal's robes, a red cape over a white cassock, and a richly decorated red and white garment. His hands are gently clasped in his lap. A red hat is visible on the armrest of the chair, and a piece of paper or document rests nearby. The background features a muted brown and gold tone, with a classical column visible to the right. The painting's style is characteristic of 18th-century portraiture, with attention to detail in the clothing and the sitter's likeness. The name "Henri de Thiard Cardinal de Bissy" is inscribed in gold lettering at the top of the painting. The painting is housed in the Musée Bossuet. The exact dimensions are not provided in the metadata.