Artwork
Philippe, Duc d'Orléans
Philippe, Duc d'Orléans is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1671 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1671 engraving, Philippe, Duc d'Orléans, is a portrait by Robert Nanteuil, a prominent engraver and draftsman of the French court.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Philippe, Duc d'Orléans, brother of Louis XIV, depicted in profile with dignified features and ornate attire, conveying a sense of nobility and refinement.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil's work exemplifies 17th-century French portraiture, characterized by precise rendering and a focus on the subject's face, with the background subtly receding.
History & Provenance
As the official portrait artist to Louis XIV's court, Nanteuil created authoritative likenesses of royal figures, including this portrait of Philippe, Duc d'Orléans.
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.
