1656
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cardinal Jules Mazarin is a 1656 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a high collar and a chain around his neck, possibly a symbol of power. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and shoulders. The border looks like carved leaves and swirls, adding a fancy touch to the image. This kind of detailed edge was often used in important portraits from the time. Try looking up *engraving* to see how artists like this made prints by carving into metal.
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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