1649
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vincent Voiture is a 1649 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 high collar. His face is serious, and he wears a lacy cuff showing his wrist. The background is plain, but the frame is fancy—thick, rounded, and decorated with tiny lines and patterns. The text below looks like a poem in French, praising the man’s wit. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the collar and hair look detailed. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made precise 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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