Pierre Payen

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man's upper body within an ornate oval frame. He faces slightly left, with eye contact. The man has a strong jawline, prominent nose, small moustache, and shoulder-length, curly, tousled hair. He wears a dark, formal garment with a wide, white collar and a tassel. The background has textured, finely hatched lines. There is an inscription within the oval frame, and a decorative crest at the bottom. The drawing is monochromatic with detailed shading.