Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a top hat, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark robe. He is holding a book in his right hand. The engraving features cross-hatching, a technique that creates shading and texture through closely spaced parallel lines. The subject's attire and the style of the engraving suggest a formal portrait from the Baroque period. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement further.