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Henri de Mesmes

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man depicted from the chest up, with his body turned slightly to the right while his face looks directly at the viewer. The man has shoulder-length, wavy hair and a neatly trimmed mustache and goatee. His facial features include a prominent nose and deep-set eyes. He is wearing a garment with a high fur collar and a patterned shawl or wrap draped over his shoulder. The background is a detailed pattern of lines and fleur-de-lis designs, framing the oval in which the portrait is enclosed.

Artwork Details

Date
1650
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3344 × 4283 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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