{"product_id":"portrait-of-georges-de-scudery-robert-nanteuil","title":"Portrait of Georges de Scudéry - Robert Nanteuil","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine seventeenth-century engraving by Robert Nanteuil, depicting the French writer Georges de Scudéry within a classical architectural frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Robert Nanteuil depicts the French novelist and dramatist Georges de Scudéry. Nanteuil, a master of the portrait print during the reign of Louis XIV, achieved a high degree of technical precision in his work. He was appointed as the official engraver to the King, a position that allowed him to document the most influential figures of the seventeenth-century French court.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows the conventions of the period, presenting the subject within a trompe l'oeil oval frame that rests upon a stone plinth. The plinth bears an inscription detailing Scudéry's titles, including his role as governor of the fort of Notre-Dame de la Garde. Nanteuil employs a sophisticated system of hatching and cross-hatching to render the textures of the subject's clothing and the subtle modelling of his facial features. The light source is directed from the upper left, creating a sense of volume and presence within the oval frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanteuil's ability to capture the psychological state of his sitters is evident here. The subject is shown in a three-quarter view, his gaze directed towards the viewer with a composed expression. The background features a subtle brickwork pattern, which provides a neutral yet structured setting for the portrait. This work is a representative example of the high standards of French printmaking during the mid-seventeenth century, demonstrating the artist's command over the copper plate and his dedication to naturalistic representation. The print remains a significant historical record of a literary figure whose career was closely tied to the cultural life of Paris during the mid-1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-martin-ryckaert-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Martin Ryckaert - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/self-portrait-as-the-allegory-of-painting-artemisia-gentileschi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait as the Allegory of Painting - Artemisia Gentileschi — Artemisia Gentileschi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Robert Nanteuil","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434610495823,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434610561359,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434610659663,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58434610692431,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58434610757967,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Georges-de-Scud-ry_Poster_CompositorV1_1786190769028.jpg?v=1786313486","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/en-nz\/products\/portrait-of-georges-de-scudery-robert-nanteuil","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}