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Pendant

Robert Nanteuil

1650

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory Engraving Proces

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Pendant is a 1650 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, depicting Engraving Proces, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Robert Nanteuil
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is an engraving with intricate details. It shows a scene with figures and objects. The engraving process is what makes this work interesting - it requires a lot of skill and patience to create such fine lines and textures, and the artist had to think carefully about how to use light and dark to create depth. The artist used a range of techniques to create different effects. To learn more about this style of art, look at the work of artist: Nanteuil, Robert.

About the artist

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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