Artwork
Godefroi-Maurice, Duc de Bouillon
Godefroi-Maurice, Duc de Bouillon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1657 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Godefroi-Maurice, Duc de Bouillon is an engraving created by Robert Nanteuil in 1657, portraying the nobleman in a formal, dignified manner reflective of his aristocratic status.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Godefroi-Maurice, Duc de Bouillon, is depicted with attributes of his rank, including ornate attire and a coat of arms on a shield below, emphasizing his noble lineage and position.
Technique & Style
Executed in engraving, the work utilizes fine lines and nuanced shading to capture intricate details of fabric and metalwork, characteristic of 17th-century official portraiture.
History & Provenance
Produced during Nanteuil's tenure as a skilled portraitist at the court of Louis XIV, the engraving is part of his oeuvre of formal likenesses of contemporary prominent figures.
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.
