Nicholas Potier de Novion

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image displays an upper body portrait of a man positioned slightly angled to the viewer, looking directly forward. He has long, wavy hair that falls to his shoulders and a mustache and goatee that complement his pointed facial features. The man is wearing a fur-trimmed garment and a cloak that is wrapped around his shoulders and neck. He is adorned with a cross-shaped medal pinned over his sheer cloak. The portrait is surrounded by an intricately carved oval frame with ribbons woven through it and set against a simple, textured background. Below the frame's base sits a decorative element displaying a crest with ornate detailing. The entire image appears to be rendered in a detailed, grayscale technique, likely an engraving.