1664
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Louis XIV is a 1664 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a portrait of a man with a strong face and fancy clothes. He's wearing a wig and a big coat. The details in his face and clothes are very precise, which makes this work interesting because it shows the artist's skill. To learn more about the method used to create this precise image, look up the technique: engraving.
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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