1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Jean Chapelain is a 1655 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 serious expression. His face is framed by a round border filled with musical notes. Below, there’s a small scene showing a hand holding a scroll with the words "Affectat" and "Vamon." The image is an engraving, which means it was carved into metal and printed. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. Look up engraving to see how this technique works.
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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