Philippe le Roy, Lord of Ravels

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and curly hair. His collar has lace trim, and the lines show his face and shoulders clearly. The background is plain, leaving all focus on his serious expression. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating sharp details. This kind of drawing is called etching. Look up *etching* next to see how it works.