Artwork
Frederic-Maurice, Duc de Bouillon
Frederic-Maurice, Duc de Bouillon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving is a portrait of Frederic-Maurice, Duc de Bouillon, created by Robert Nanteuil in 1650. It is a black-and-white print that showcases the artist's skill in capturing the subject's likeness.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts the nobleman in elaborate attire, including a fancy collar and armor-like chest plate, conveying a sense of dignity and status. The inclusion of a coat of arms below the portrait reinforces his noble identity.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil employed cross-hatching, a technique that uses layered lines to create shading and texture, giving the armor and fabric a lifelike appearance. The fine lines and detailed rendering demonstrate the artist's mastery of engraving.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Nanteuil (French pronunciation: ; 1623 – 9 December 1678) was a French portrait artist: engraver, draughtsman and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV.
