1652
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Melchior de Gillier is a 1652 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 neatly trimmed beard. He’s wearing a dark, ruffled collar and a serious expression. Below the oval frame, there’s a small crest with a crown and some swirling designs. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the face and fabric. This style was common in Baroque-era prints. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed images with just a burin and ink.
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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