Melchior de Gillier

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's upper body, facing forward with his head slightly turned to the right. He has a prominent nose, closed lips, a mustache, and a goatee. He has wavy, shoulder-length hair. He wears a dark garment with embroidery, a white lace collar, and the portrait is in an oval frame with text around it. There is a crest at the bottom center with intricate designs, including lions. The background is plain.