Francois Mole

1649

Robert Nanteuil

Associated Names
Robert Nanteuil

Artist, French, 1623 - 1678

The image is an engraving showing a bust of a man in a slight three-quarter turn towards his right. The man has prominent features, including a nose, lips, and downturned eyes. He has curly, shoulder-length hair framing his face. The clothing is detailed, with a high-collared shirt and a draped, ornate garment resembling a robe. There is a decorative chain around his neck. The image is within an intricately designed oval frame with a coat of arms at the bottom. The background consists of tightly spaced lines for texture. The engraving is monochrome and bordered by a rectangular frame.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6587

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Petitjean/Wickert 1927, no. 175, 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

Q65025224

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