1653
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Francois-Theodore de Nesmond is a 1653 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 mustache. He’s wearing a high collar and a layered garment, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. Below the oval frame, there’s a small shield with a coat of arms and a crown on top. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the man’s fur collar. This kind of detail was common in Baroque portraits, which often showed people with strong, dramatic features. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
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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