Michelangelo

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man’s head turned slightly to the side. His curly hair and beard are detailed, and his expression looks serious. The image sits inside a decorative frame with swirls and straight lines around it. The text below the portrait says "Michael Angelus Bonarotus" and gives his age as 72. The year 1546 is also written at the bottom, along with some Latin words. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.