Mater Dolorosa

1654

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

The image shows a portrait of a person with their head and upper shoulders visible. The person is facing forward with their head slightly tilted upwards and to the side, looking into the distance. Their facial features include a pronounced brow, closed lips, and eyes looking upwards. They have smooth, light skin and dark hair mostly covered by a draped cloth, which envelops their head and neck. The person wears simple, monochrome clothing resembling classical or religious attire. They are not holding any objects or wearing noticeable jewelry. The background has textured, parallel lines creating a gradient effect. The portrait is framed by an oval border with an intricate design at the bottom, featuring a coat of arms and two lion-like figures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6434

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 225, State ii/viii


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

Q65024946

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