Claude Thévenin 1653

"Claude Thévenin" is a 1653 engraving by French artist Robert Nanteuil (1623–1678). The print, currently in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, depicts Thévenin in an oval frame, rendered in a realistic style characteristic of Nanteuil's portraiture. Nanteuil's engravings were highly sought after in his lifetime, known for their technical mastery and meticulous detail, showcasing the individual's personality with great precision. This particular engraving features Thévenin's coat of arms at the bottom, further enhancing the portrait's commemorative function.