Artwork
Gaspard de Fieubet
Gaspard de Fieubet is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gaspard de Fieubet is a portrait engraving created by Robert Nanteuil in 1654. The work is a black-and-white print depicting a French legal official, characterized by meticulous line work and cross-hatching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the engraving is Gaspard de Fieubet, a French legal official at the court of Louis XIV. His portrayal includes a coat of arms below his chin, signifying his family heritage and social status.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil employed line engraving and cross-hatching to achieve depth and texture in the portrait. The use of tiny parallel lines creates shading, particularly evident in the subject’s face and attire.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1654, this engraving was part of Nanteuil’s official work as a portrait engraver at the court of Louis XIV, reflecting his role in capturing likenesses of prominent figures of the time.
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.
