PORTRAIT AT THE PIPE - RIGAUD Hyacinthe (After) (Perpignan 1659 Paris 1743) - "Jean Bart, Born in Dunkerque in 1650, Died in 1702, Of the French flag extending its power, To the shores of Albion he cast terror. You, Sailors, such as him, worthy sons of honour, To Neptune, avenged, give back the independence", dedicated H.E.M The Marquis de Clémont Tonnerre, Pair of France, Minister of the Navy and the Colonies of H.M. LOUIS XVIII. 1824. Dotted engraving by Chevalier BERNARDINI. Jean Bart, corsair famous for his exploits in the service of France during the wars of Louis XIV. 46,5 x 28,5 cm. Condition A (Margins cut and formerly laminated on strong vellum).