Artist: Robert Nanteuil (1623 – 1678) was a French portrait artist: engraver, draughtsman, and pastellist to the court of Louis XIV.
Engraver: Robert Nanteuil, (1623-1678).
Title: Portrait of Simon Dreux d'Aubray. (Antonin Dreux d'Aubray). Intendant of Provence, then Civil lieutenant of Paris. In 1666 he was poisoned by his daughter.
Signed, and Dated: in plate l.l. Nanteuil F. ad Viuum. 1658.
Dimensions: Image 12 5/8" x 10". Plate 13 1/4" x 10 3/8". Sheet 15" x 12 1/2". Mat 20" x 15".
Date: 1658.
Materials and Techniques: Engraving on laid paper with a fleur-de-lis watermark.
Mat and Frame: Matted.
Condition: The bottom edge is cut off roughly. Remnants of glue, multiple small tears, and losses of paper. Remnants of glue, stains, and old paper mounts on the back A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Catalog Raisonne:
Robert-Dumesnil. Le peintre-graveur français. Vol. 4. Paris, 1839. p.61, #25.
Ch. Petitjean & Ch. Wickert. Catalogue de l'Oeuvre Grave de Robert Nanteuil. Paris, 1925. p. 119. #6, II.
Museums and Libraries: The British Museum. 1874,0613.890.
Note: Coat of Arms d'Aubray lower middle.