1670
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Charles-Maurice Le Tellier is a 1670 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This oval portrait engraving features a man with dark, curly hair and a serious expression. He wears a dark robe with a white collar and a cross around his neck. The man's face is rendered in fine detail, with subtle shading that suggests depth and dimension. The background of the engraving is a solid, dark color, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face. The engraving is a product of the Baroque movement, characterized by its use of dramatic lighting and intense emotions. To learn more about this style, explore the Baroque movement.
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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