1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jacques Le Coigneux is a 1654 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 face and a wide, dark hat. He wears a fur collar over a dark robe, and his beard is neatly trimmed. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame have a textured, woven look. The name below reads *"Messire Jacques Le Coigneux, Grand Président au Parlement,"* which means this was likely a powerful official. The artist’s signature and date, 1654, are also carved into the frame. Look up engraving next to see how artists like this created detailed 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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