1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ferdinand de Neufville is a 1650 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in his 50s or 60s. His curly hair is pulled back, and he wears a dark collar with a cross hanging around his neck. Below the oval frame, there’s a coat of arms with a crown and crossed keys. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the hair and clothing. The border around the portrait is filled with intricate patterns, like lace or rope. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
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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