Artwork
Charles V, Duke of Lorrain
Charles V, Duke of Lorrain is a print by the Baroque artist Robert Nanteuil. It dates from 1660 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a circular frame. He wears a white shirt with a fancy metal chest plate over it. His curly hair is shoulder-length, and he looks serious.
The border has Latin words carved into it, and a small coat of arms sits below his chin. The artist signed it in the corner with a date, 1660.
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Overview
This 1660 print by Robert Nanteuil is a portrait of Charles V, Duke of Lorrain. It is a black-and-white engraving featuring the duke in a circular frame.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Charles V, Duke of Lorrain, wearing formal attire including a metal chest plate. The inclusion of a coat of arms below his chin signifies his noble status.
Technique & Style
Nanteuil's work exemplifies the formal style characteristic of mid-17th-century portraiture, with refined detail and a serious tone. The use of engraving and the circular frame are typical of Nanteuil's portrait style.
History & Provenance
Robert Nanteuil, a French artist and court engraver to Louis XIV, created this portrait in 1660. Nanteuil was known for his refined portraits of 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.
