Louis Hesselin

1658

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

The image is a portrait showing the upper body of a person. The person is positioned slightly turned to the side, with their head facing forward towards the viewer. They have distinctive facial features including a prominent nose, mustache, and deep-set eyes. Their hair is long, wavy, and appears voluminous, cascading around their shoulders. They are wearing a garment with a wide, ornate lace collar, and a dark cloak with buttons along the front. Surrounding the portrait is an elaborate oval frame etched into the image, adorned with detailed lines. Below the portrait, there is a decorative crest with intricate designs and symmetrical patterns, featuring a shield with various geometric shapes and an ornate topper resembling a helmet or face. The background within the frame is filled with finely drawn lines that add depth to the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6491

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 88, 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

Q65025049

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