Print from Drawing Book
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1615
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman. She has curly hair pulled back, a ruffled collar, and a serious expression. The lines are sharp, showing folds in her dress and the texture of her hair. This is an engraving, which means the artist carved lines into metal to create the image. The cross-hatching—tiny crisscrossed lines—adds depth to her face and clothes. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
