1661
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rene, Marquis de Maisons is a 1661 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 fur collar. His face is round, and he has a calm expression. The background is plain, but the edges of the image are filled with decorative lines and text. The fur collar looks soft, and there’s a small crest or symbol at the bottom. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture, making the face stand out. Next, check out 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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