1663
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Francois de Nesmond is a 1663 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with short curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a white collar and a dark robe, holding a small cross around his neck. Below him sits a coat of arms with a shield and strange symbols. The border is packed with Latin words and decorative lines, giving it a fancy, official look. The artist signed it in the corner, noting it was made in 1663. If you like this style, check out engraving next.
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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