Jules-Paul de Lionne
1667
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1667
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jules-Paul de Lionne is a 1667 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. He’s wearing a lace collar and a ruffled cuff, and his head is framed by a round border with decorative lines. Below the portrait, there’s a small shield with a coat of arms and some text. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the face and fabric. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings from the time. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made prints.
