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Francois Guenault

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait showing the upper half of a person's body. The person is positioned facing slightly to the left, with their head turned towards the viewer. The subject appears middle-aged with a pronounced nose and friendly expression. They have long, curly hair reaching the shoulders. The individual is dressed in period attire with a white collar and a dark, textured garment. There are no visible accessories. The background is minimal and neutral, forming an oval frame around the bust, with inscriptions along the border.

Artwork Details

Date
1664
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3315 × 4407 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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