Chancellor Michel Le Tellier

1678

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

The image shows a portrait of a man with his body depicted from the chest up. He is positioned facing the viewer, with his head slightly turned to the side. The man has curly, medium-length hair that frames his face and a neatly groomed goatee. His expression is calm and composed. He is wearing attire that includes a white, square collar over a dark garment. Adorning his clothing are two ornate insignias shaped like stars. The background consists of a textured, oval frame that encloses the portrait. The name "Michael le Tellier" is inscribed below the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6542

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 118, State Bvii/Bvii


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

Q65025146

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