Portret van Nicolas de Launay

About this artwork

height 485 mm x width 357 mm

Art Historical Context

**Portret van Nicolas de Launay** a striking engraving by François Chéreau (), a master French printmaker active in early 18th-century Paris Created in 1719 this portrait captures Nicolas de Launay, likely a contemporary figure of note, through the meticulous art of engraving. Measuring an impressive 485 mm high by 357 mm wide, the work stands out for its substantial scale, uncommon for prints of the era, allowing for intricate details that would have commanded attention in collections or studios. Engraving, Chéreau's specialty, involved incising designs into metal plates with a burin to prod...