Beschrijving
Oval bust-length portrait of Jean Chapelain (1595-1674), a French poet and critic during the Grand Siècle, best known for his role as an organizer and founding member of the Académie française.
Engraving on hand laid paper, sheet size 265 x 185 mm. Enrgaved by Robert Nanteuil after his won design, published 1655.
In very good condition, but cropped within platemark.
References: Robert-Dumesnil vol. 4, p. 80: 60; Petitjean & Wickert ('Catalogue de l'oeuvre gravé de Robert Nanteuil; ), p. 160: 43.
