1659
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Victor Bouthillier is a 1659 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark collar and a chain around his neck, holding a small key. Below his face is a shield with a crown and some curved lines, like a coat of arms. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the man’s face and hair. This style makes the portrait look detailed even though it’s just ink on paper. Check out how the artist used engraving to make this image.
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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