1659
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Chancellor Michel Le Tellier is a 1659 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a stiff collar. His face is framed by a decorative oval border with swirling lines. Below, a coat of arms shows a shield with stars and a crown, flanked by two small figures. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the face and fabric. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings. Next, check out the technique: engraving.
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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