1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Arms of Charles II, Duc de Mantoue is a 1650 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows two women standing on either side of a big, fancy coat of arms. The women are dressed in flowing robes, holding up the shield with their hands. The shield itself is packed with smaller symbols—crosses, flowers, and strange letters—and sits on top of a wreath of leaves. The text above reads *"FIL DES"* (son of), hinting this might be a family crest for someone named Charles. The artist signed it in the corner, and the whole thing looks very detailed, like it was meant to show power and history. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists carved these intricate lines.
Robert Nanteuil (French pronunciation: ; 1623 – 9 December 1678) was a French portrait artist: engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV.
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