Johannes Utenbogaert
1609
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1609
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man with a full beard and ruff collar. His face is framed by a decorative border with swirling lines and text around the edges. The name "Johannes Utenbogaert" is written in a curved banner above his head. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the portrait depth, focusing on the man’s strong features. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings from the time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create prints like this one.
