Gilles Menage

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man. He’s wearing a dark, ruffled collar and a ruffled cuff, holding a folded paper in his left hand. His hair is curly, and he has a short beard and mustache. The background is plain, with a simple border around him. The name at the bottom reads *Agidius Menagius*, but the artist’s name is also there—Robert Nanteuil. This was made in 1652 as an engraving, not a painting. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists used lines to create depth.