Pierre Dupuis, Painter to the King

"Pierre Dupuis, Painter to the King" is an engraving by Antoine Masson, based on a painting by Nicolas Mignard, depicting the French still-life painter Pierre Dupuis, who served as a court painter to King Louis XIV. The work exemplifies the Baroque period's emphasis on realism and detail, capturing Dupuis's status and artistic contributions during the 17th century.

The engraving "Pierre Dupuis, Painter to the King" by Antoine Masson, after Nicolas Mignard, depicts a detailed and finely executed portrait of Pierre Dupuis, characterized by intricate line work that captures the texture of his clothing and the subtle expressions of his face. The composition is marked by a strong sense of realism and depth, achieved through the meticulous use of shading and cross-hatching techniques typical of Masson's engraving style.