Jean de Maupeou

1671

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

The image is an engraving of a middle-aged man from the chest up. He is slightly turned to his left, looking at the viewer with a slight smile. He has a broad forehead, high cheekbones, a defined nose, and smiling lips. His hair is wavy and shoulder-length. He wears a clerical collar, a dark garment with buttons, and a large cross pendant on a chain around his neck. The background features an oval frame with Latin inscriptions and a decorative emblem at the bottom with a crown, shield, and hedgehog. The background has fine lines creating a textured effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6458

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 154, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1927

  • Petitjean, Charles and Ch. Wickert. Catalogue de l'oeuvre de Robert Nanteuil. Paris: Loys Delteil et Maurice Le Garrec, 1927.

Wikidata ID

Q65024990

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