Ferdinand de Neufville

Ferdinand de Neufville

Robert Nanteuil

1656

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man, likely a portrait. He has curly hair and is wearing a dark robe with a white collar and a cross around his neck. The background is dark, and the engraving is framed by an octagonal border. The man's face is the main focus of the engraving, with detailed lines and shading that give him a sense of depth and dimension. The cross around his neck suggests that he may be a religious figure. If you're interested in learning more about the technique used to create this engraving, you might want to look into cross-hatching.

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