Francois de Nesmond

1663

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

This is a portrait engraving depicting a man in a three-quarter profile position, facing slightly to his right. His facial features show a composed expression, a prominent nose, and slightly arched eyebrows. He has short, dark, wavy hair and is dressed in clerical clothing with a high collar and a cassock. He wears a large cross on a chain around his neck. The portrait is set within an oval frame with inscriptions, above a coat of arms with intricate designs. The background consists of finely etched lines for texture.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6579

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 182, State ii/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

Q65025214

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