1657
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cardinal Jules Mazarin is a 1657 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man with a serious expression, wearing a dark robe and a white collar. He has a mustache and long, curly hair. The background is dark, and the man is framed by an oval shape. The man's face is detailed, with fine lines and wrinkles. His eyes look straight ahead, and his eyebrows are slightly furrowed. The artist used cross-hatching to create texture and depth in the image. This portrait is a great example of the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could explore the work of artists like Caravaggio or Rembrandt.
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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