Robert NANTEUIL (1623 - 1678) - "Portrait of the Abbé de Marolles". 1657. Burin. Fine proof of the 1st state of 4, on laid paper. Ref: Robert-Dumesnil, n°171. Petitjean & Wickert, n°152. Coated on verso with the collector's mark of Félix Joubert (London) (Lugt 1502a). A very fine proof of the first state (of four) of Nanteuil's depiction of Abbé Marolles, one of the most important collectors of the 17th century. Only the first and second states are from his lifetime, when Marolles was 57 years old. The third and final state was published after his death in 1681, and later. Margins. 23.8 x 18.8 cm. Condition A (very good state of preservation).