Portrait of a child 

This black chalk drawing by the renowned French portraitist Robert Nanteuil, active during the 17th century, depicts the bust of a young child. The detailed rendering of the child's features, especially the eyes and the delicate contours of the face, is characteristic of Nanteuil's meticulous style. The simplicity of the composition and the absence of background details, allows the viewer to focus on the child's youthful innocence, captured with remarkable realism. The artwork is currently on display at the Städel Museum.