This image displays a bust-length portrait of a person looking directly at the viewer. The individual has a fair complexion, a prominent nose, and slightly pursed lips. Their hair is voluminous and curly, flowing down to their shoulders and light in color. They wear a formal garment with a white rectangular collar, suggesting historical attire, featuring elaborate folds and textures. The person is surrounded by an oval frame with Latin text on the border. Below the frame, there is ornate decoration including a coat of arms. The background consists of fine, detailed lines.
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This image displays a bust-length portrait of a person looking directly at the viewer. The individual has a fair complexion, a prominent nose, and slightly pursed lips. Their hair is voluminous and curly, flowing down to their shoulders and light in color. They wear a formal garment with a white rectangular collar, suggesting historical attire, featuring elaborate folds and textures. The person is surrounded by an oval frame with Latin text on the border. Below the frame, there is ornate decoration including a coat of arms. The background consists of fine, detailed lines.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Antoine Dulieu

Robert Nanteuil

Date
1667
Medium
engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.6599
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • Portrait
  • Man
  • Writing
  • Frame

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