Jean Rouillé
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 13 11/16 x 9 15/16 in. (34.8 x 25.2 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mr. Lev Tsitrin, 2001
Accession Number
2001.647.75
Tags
Art Historical Context
This striking engraving from 1702 portrays Jean Rouillé, capturing the dignified presence of its subject through the refined techniques of French printmaking. Created by Gérard Edelinck in collaboration with Robert Nanteuil, two masters of the medium, the work exemplifies the period’s emphasis on formal portraiture. The inclusion of a coat of arms underscores Rouillé’s status, while the precise linework highlights the subject’s features and attire with remarkable clarity. Engraving held particular significance in early eighteenth-century France, enabling artists to reproduce detailed likeness...