Marechal de La Meilleraye

1662

Robert Nanteuil after Justus van Verus

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

Justus van Verus

Artist After, Flemish, 1601 - 1674

The image is an engraved portrait showing an upper body view of a man turned slightly to the left. The man's hair is long, wavy, and falls past his shoulders. He has a serious expression, pronounced cheekbones, a neatly trimmed mustache, and a pointed goatee. He is wearing formal armor with intricate detailing, including visible rivets and decorative patterns, along with a large white lace collar. The portrait is set within an oval frame. At the bottom is an ornate shield with various heraldic symbols, including a crescent moon. The background of the image is a simple lined pattern.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6485

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 95, State i/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

Q65025402

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