King Ferdinand I

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. His curly hair is neatly styled, and he wears a ruffled collar around his neck. The lines in the picture are sharp, showing every fold in his clothing and the texture of his hair. The engraving captures small details like the chain around his neck and the slight turn of his head. The text below his image is in Latin, but it names him as King Ferdinand I. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Beham created these precise lines.