Francois de Nesmond

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

This is a portrait engraving depicting a man in a three-quarter profile position, facing slightly to his right. His facial features show a composed expression, a prominent nose, and slightly arched eyebrows. He has short, dark, wavy hair and is dressed in clerical clothing with a high collar and a cassock. He wears a large cross on a chain around his neck. The portrait is set within an oval frame with inscriptions, above a coat of arms with intricate designs. The background consists of finely etched lines for texture.