1658
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean Loret is a 1658 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. He’s wearing a white collar and a dark, ruffled shirt. Around his neck is a chain with a pendant. The background is a simple oval shape with musical notes carved into it like a frame. The text below the portrait is in French and seems to be a poem or comment about the man. The lines are tight and detailed, showing the artist’s skill with small marks. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create such sharp details.
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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