Jean-Baptiste Colbert

1676

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

The image shows a portrait of a man. He is positioned slightly facing the viewer's left and has long, thick, curly hair framing his face. His facial features include a composed expression with his eyes gazing towards the viewer, a straight nose, and closed lips. He is dressed in ornate clothing with a richly patterned collar, elaborate embroidery, and elegant fabric. There is an embroidered star visible on the right side of his chest. There are no visible accessories or objects held in his hands. The background of the image is an oval frame with text encircling it, and there are decorative crowns and letters in the corners outside the frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6607

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 55, State ii/ix


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

Q65025272

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