1661
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Chancellor Michel Le Tellier is a 1661 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait depicts a man with long, wavy hair and a mustache, wearing a dark robe with a white collar and a sash. He is shown from the chest up, facing forward with a neutral expression. The background is a plain, dark color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal, dignified setting. The level of detail in the engraving implies a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the artist who created this engraving, look up Nanteuil, Robert.
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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