Artwork
Nicholas Boileau
Nicholas Boileau is an ink print by the Baroque artist François Chereau I. It dates from 1704 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower left in plate: H. Rigaud. P.; lower right in plate: F. Chereau. F.; lower center in plate: Boileau Sut remplacer Horace, / Sut il Sut remplacer et Perse et Juvenat; / Mais de cet auteur sa ns egal / Qui remplira jamais la place.
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Overview
Nicholas Boileau is a print portrait created by François Chereau I in 1704, executed in engraving and etching on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a formally attired man, likely Nicholas Boileau, with curly hair and a ruffled collar, set against a plain background that emphasizes his facial features and clothing.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Chereau's skillful use of shading to convey texture in the subject's hair and fabric, characteristic of the detailed engraving typical of the Baroque period.
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