Artwork
William of Lamoignon
William of Lamoignon is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The print 'William of Lamoignon' is an engraving created by Robert Nanteuil in 1663. It depicts a prominent jurist of the time.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving portrays William of Lamoignon, a serious-looking man with curly hair and a mustache, wearing a fur collar over a dark shirt. A coat of arms featuring two lions and a diamond pattern is displayed below his chin, signifying his identity and status.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil employed fine lines and shading to achieve depth, particularly in the subject's fur collar and hair. The surrounding border is densely filled with cross-hatching marks, creating dark tones through a buildup of layered lines, characteristic of the refined and controlled style of French portrait engraving during this period.
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.
