1671
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Philippe, Duc d'Orléans is a 1671 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a man with a serious face, likely Philippe, Duc d'Orléans. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a big wig. The engraving is detailed, with lots of lines and textures. The artist used a lot of precision to create this image. The subject's face is the main focus, with the rest of the picture fading into the background. This was a common way to make portraits at the time. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Nanteuil, Robert.
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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