Prince Christopher, son of Anthony, King of Portugal
1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a stiff collar and layered clothing. His face is serious, with a short beard and mustache. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are filled with Latin text. The text around the oval calls him "Prince Christopher" and mentions his father was a king. The artist’s name, Anna van Bouckel, is signed at the bottom. Look up engraving to see how artists like Bouckel carved these detailed lines.
