Charles II as Prince

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a wide-brimmed hat. His collar is lacey, and he’s looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame have fancy text in Latin. The text around the oval calls him *"Princeps Carolinus"* and praises his fame. This was likely made to celebrate his status, not just as a regular portrait. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal plates.