Description Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 24 x 31 cm (9.45 x 12.2 inch). Image size: 21 x 26 cm. (8.27 x 10.24 inch). Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soiling and creases. Trimmed, as common. Remains of paper tape on rear from previous attachment. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. CARDINAL JULES MAZARIN PORTRAIT, ROBERT NANTEUIL ENGRAVING, MAZARIN PORTRAIT ENGRAVING 1655, FRENCH CARDINAL PORTRAIT PRINT, 17TH CENTURY FRENCH STATESMAN ENGRAVING | PCO-EXPO-PORTRAITS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Source: unknown, to be determined. State: State III/III. Reference: Petitjean & Wickert 156. Biography engraver: Robert Nanteuil (1623-1678) was a celebrated French portrait engraver and draughtsman, active in Paris. He was known for his finely detailed and lifelike engravings, particularly of French nobility and clergy. Appointed official portrait engraver to Louis XIV in 1657.
