1658
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Michel Le Masle is a 1658 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking older man with a white collar and ruffled shirt. His face is framed inside a round border filled with intricate lines and patterns. Below him is a coat of arms with symbols and a shield, surrounded by decorative knots and leaves. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, which is typical of engravings. This piece was made in 1658 by an artist named Nanteuil. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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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