Antoine Barillon

Antoine Barillon

Robert Nanteuil

1661

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a man's head and shoulders, looking at the viewer with a slight smile. He has wavy hair and a beard, and is wearing a dark, shiny shirt with a wide collar. The background is dark and plain. The man's expression is calm and confident, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is very detailed, with fine lines and textures that give it a sense of depth and realism. If you like this kind of detailed, realistic art, you might want to look into the Baroque movement.

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