Johan van Oldenbarneveldt
1617
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1617
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a ruff collar. His face is serious, framed by curly hair and a neatly trimmed beard. The background is plain, but the edges of the image are decorated with swirls and text in a fancy script. The text around the portrait names him *Johan van Oldenbarneveldt*, a figure from history. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the engraving. Try looking up *engraving* to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
