Claude Auvry 1660

This engraving, created by Robert Nanteuil in 1660, portrays Claude Auvry, Bishop of Constance. Nanteuil, a renowned French engraver, was known for his masterful portraits. The engraving showcases Auvry in an oval frame, capturing his likeness with meticulous detail. The inscription surrounding the portrait identifies him as "Bishop of Constance and Royal Treasurer," indicating his prominent position in the French church. The inscription at the bottom, "R. Nanteuil ad vivum fecit, 1660," confirms Nanteuil as the creator and dates the artwork to 1660. This piece exemplifies Nanteuil's skillful use of line and shading to create a lifelike portrayal of his subject.