Artwork
Louis II, Prince de Conde
Louis II, Prince de Conde is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1662 engraving by Robert Nanteuil portrays Louis II de Bourbon, Prince of Condé, a prominent French nobleman and military leader.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted with a serious expression, conveying his personality through subtle facial details. His attire, including a large hat and ornate clothing, reflects his noble status.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil's precise linework and refined technique are characteristic of mid-17th-century French portrait engraving. The level of detail in the subject's face and clothing demonstrates the artist's skill with the engraving medium.
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.
