1663
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hardouin de Perefixe 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 a serious expression. He’s wearing a fancy collar and a star-shaped pin on his chest. Below him is a coat of arms with stars and a wreath. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look almost three-dimensional. The text at the bottom says *"Hardouin de Perefixe Archeveque de Paris"*—that means he was an archbishop of Paris. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists use lines to build depth.
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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