1662
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Chancellor Michel Le Tellier is a 1662 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man with long, wavy hair and a mustache, wearing a dark jacket with a large collar. The background is dark, and the man's face is the main focus of the image. The man's expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is detailed, with intricate lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The artist's use of cross-hatching creates a sense of volume and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face. If you're interested in learning more about this style of engraving, you might want to explore the technique of cross-hatching.
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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