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Guy Chamillard, by Robert Nanteuil, ink, 1664

Guy Chamillard

Robert Nanteuil

1664

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Guy Chamillard is a 1664 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Nanteuil
When & what style?
1664 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man with long, curly hair and a mustache. He is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a light-colored shirt underneath. The background is dark, and the man's face is the main focus of the image. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with many lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. The man's hair and clothing are rendered in intricate detail, and his face is expressive and lifelike. If you're interested in learning more about this style of engraving, you might want to look into the technique of cross-hatching.

About the artist

Portrait of Robert Nanteuil
Artist

Robert Nanteuil

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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