Federico Barocci

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a long white beard and curly hair. His face is framed inside a round border, and the background is plain. The man’s expression is serious, with deep lines around his eyes and mouth. The image is an engraving, which means it was etched into metal and printed. The texture of the lines creates a detailed, almost three-dimensional effect. Look up engraving to see how artists use this technique to make prints.