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Nicholas Potier de Novion

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait depicting a person's head and upper chest. The person is shown in a three-quarter view facing slightly to the left and looking directly at the viewer. They have a mustache, a goatee, and long wavy hair falling to the shoulders. The person is wearing a cloak or robe with an ornate medallion hanging from the neckpiece resembling an eight-pointed star or cross. The background shows an intricately detailed, octagonal frame with floral or leaf patterns. The portrait is mounted above a decorative ledge with a coat of arms featuring a shield and botanical motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
1657
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3344 × 4574 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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