1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Queen Elizabeth [left half] is a 1650 ink by Dutch 17th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a close-up of a face inside a circular frame. The person has curly hair pulled back, with a few loose strands framing their face. Their expression is calm, with a slight smile and steady eyes. The background is filled with detailed patterns and text in the outer ring, but the face sits plainly in the center. The image is an engraving, meaning it was etched into metal before being printed. Look closely at the lines—some are fine and parallel, creating shading. This technique is called cross-hatching. Next, check out technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
This Dutch artist made small, sharp engravings and etchings—mostly portraits and sea battles—printed from metal plates.
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