Artwork
Pierre de Maridat
Pierre de Maridat is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Pierre de Maridat is a 1653 engraving by Robert Nanteuil, a French artist known for his portrait work at the court of Louis XIV.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man with curly hair and a serious expression, wearing a high collar, set against a plain oval background. The subject's direct gaze and formal attire suggest a dignified or official portrait.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil employed cross-hatching, using closely spaced lines to create shading and depth, giving the subject a three-dimensional appearance.
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.
