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Marechal de Turenne, by Robert Nanteuil, ink, 1649

Marechal de Turenne

Robert Nanteuil

1649

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Marechal de Turenne is a 1649 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Robert Nanteuil
When & what style?
1649 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting shows a man with a stern expression, dressed in old-fashioned clothing. He's wearing a hat and a cloak. The man is Marechal de Turenne, a historical figure. His portrait is detailed and realistic. This engraving is interesting because it's very detailed. The artist used lines to create texture and depth. You can learn more about the technique used to create this image by looking up the technique: engraving.

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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