Portret van Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux aan zijn schrijftafel
Pierre Drevet
1706
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
417; 301
About this artwork
collector's mark: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
In the elegant engraving *Portret van Nicolas Boau-Despréaux zijn schrijftafel* (Portrait of Nicolas BoileauDespréaux at His Writing Desk), created by master engraver Pierre Drevet in 1706, we encounter a intimate depiction of one of France's literary giants. BoileauDespréaux, a poet, critic, and champion of classical restraint in literature, is shown in scholarly repose at his desk, surrounded by books that symbolize his intellectual legacy. Measuring 417mm by 301mm, this work captures the essence of early 18th-century portraiture, blending realism with dignified poise. Drevet, renowned for ...