1664
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Francois Guenault is a 1664 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious look. He’s wearing a dark collar with a white lace trim, and his hands rest on a folded piece of paper. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are filled with tiny lines and patterns. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the face stand out. This style is called *engraving*, where metal plates are carved to print detailed images. Next, look up *engraving* to see how artists like this made such precise portraits.
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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