Cardinal Jules Mazarin

1656

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

The image shows an engraving of a man from the waist up. He has distinct facial features with a prominent mustache and a small pointed beard. His hair is medium-length, slightly curled, receding. He wears a high-collared garment with detailed lace at his neck and a robe or cloak over his shoulders. He is adorned with elegant attire that could indicate nobility or a formal status. The man is framed by an elaborate wreath-like border with intricate detailing. At the bottom of the frame, there is a coat of arms. The background is filled with fine lines, creating a textured effect.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6464

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 160, State i/iv


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

Q65024999

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