Jean Fronteau 1663

This 1663 engraving by Robert Nanteuil depicts Jean Fronteau, a French cleric and author, as a bust portrait within an oval frame. Nanteuil was a prominent French engraver who is known for his portraits of prominent figures of his time. The meticulous detail and use of stipple shading are characteristic of his style. The inscription below the portrait includes a Latin inscription and is attributed to Nanteuil and F. Cabouret. This print, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Nanteuil's mastery of the engraving technique.