1664
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Nicholas Potier de Novion is a 1664 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with long, curly hair and a mustache, wearing a striped fur-trimmed coat and a white scarf. He is adorned with a large brooch on his chest, and his gaze is directed to the left. The background of the image is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The engraving technique used in this portrait is notable for its level of detail and texture. The cross-hatching pattern adds depth and dimension to the image, creating a sense of volume and structure. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this portrait is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists from this period and see how they contributed to the development of this style.
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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