Francesco de' Medici

Jacques Callot

1614

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a ruffled collar and a chain of office. His face is framed by curly hair, and he looks serious. The background is filled with swirling, decorative lines and a crest at the top. The name at the bottom reads *Francesco de' Medici*, and the image uses fine lines to create shadows and texture. This style was common in the early 1600s. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Callot made detailed prints.