Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière

Robert Nanteuil

Created:

Movement:

1662

Classicism

key Notes:

Baroque portraiture, aristocratic elegance

Dimensions:

Image: 32.6 × 25.9 cm (12 7/8 × 10 1/4 in.); Plate: 32.9 × 26.2 cm (13 × 10 3/8 in.); Sheet: 33.2 × 26.4 cm (13 1/8 × 10 7/16 in.)

medium:

Engraving in black on paper

Difficulty:

Expert

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story of the work:

The painting "Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière" by Robert Nanteuil is a portrait of the French statesman who served as Secretary of State for Protestant Affairs under Louis XIV. Nanteuil, renowned for his skill in portraiture, captured the likeness of many prominent figures of his time, and this work exemplifies his meticulous attention to detail and mastery of engraving techniques.

Description of the work:

The engraving "Louis Phélypeaux de la Vrillière" by Robert Nanteuil presents a meticulously detailed portrait of the French statesman, characterized by its precise line work and subtle gradations of tone that capture the sitter's dignified expression and elaborate attire. The composition is framed by an oval cartouche, enhancing the formality of the portrait and emphasizing Nanteuil's skill in rendering texture and depth through the medium of engraving.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Art Institute of Chicago

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