1663
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William of Lamoignon is a 1663 ink by Robert Nanteuil, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a serious-looking man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a fur collar over a dark shirt, and his gaze is steady. Below his chin, there’s a small shield with a coat of arms—two lions and a diamond pattern. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the fur and hair. The border around him is packed with tiny cross-hatching marks, which build up the dark tones. 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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