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Jean Loret, by Robert Nanteuil, ink, 1658

Jean Loret

Robert Nanteuil

1658

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jean Loret is a 1658 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Nanteuil
When & what style?
1658 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man with long, wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front and a white collar. The background is dark, and the man is looking to the left. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with lots of lines and shading that give it a sense of depth. The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking at something in the distance. If you want to learn more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Baroque movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Robert Nanteuil
Artist

Robert Nanteuil

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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