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Marin Cureau de La Chambre

Robert Nanteuil

National Gallery of Art

The image is an illustration of a person depicted from the waist up. The person is positioned facing slightly to the side, with their head turned towards the viewer. They have curly, shoulder-length hair. Their facial features include a prominent nose and a mustache. The individual is wearing a hat and an elaborate outfit with a high, wide collar and pleated and buttoned clothing. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held. The background is plain.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1656
Medium
graphite with scraping on vellum
Dimensions
3485 × 4746 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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