France / 1663
Pierre Dupuis, Painter to the King
Look closely at Pierre Dupuis, Painter to the King. Engraving of a man with shoulder-length curly hair and flared mustache wearing a fur hat and clutching a heavy gold chain.
What does this image choose to preserve? The Art Institute dates Pierre Dupuis, Painter to the King to 1663.
A CLOSER LOOK
Antoine Masson (French, 1636-1700) after Nicolas Mignard (French, 1606-1668) made this print. The museum dates it 1663.
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
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Art Institute of ChicagoPierre Dupuis, Painter to the KingOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.