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 expression. He’s wearing a high collar and a chain around his neck, sitting against a dark oval background. The edges of the image are filled with fine lines, almost like music notes, framing the whole scene. The artist used tiny cross-hatching lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look detailed. The words below the portrait are in French, but they’re hard to read up close. Next, check out engraving to see how artists use lines to build depth in 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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