Pierre Payen-Deslandes 1659

This engraving by Robert Nanteuil from 1659 depicts Pierre Payen-Deslandes. Nanteuil, a leading French portrait engraver, is known for his detailed and realistic style. The image of Payen-Deslandes, an Abbot of Saint-Martin, is presented in an oval frame with Latin text surrounding the portrait. The text identifies the subject and his title, and the image is considered a fine example of Nanteuil's mastery of engraving techniques. The work is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.