Everhard Bornaeus

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark robe. His hands rest on a small table, and he wears a white collar. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and clothes. The nameplate at the bottom says "Everhardus Bornaeus" and lists his age and years of service. The text is framed by two small cherubs holding scrolls. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create detailed images like this one.