Princess Elizabeth
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1782
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Princess Elizabeth is a 1782 ink by Richard Earlom, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with light hair and a pale face. She wears a high, lace collar and a patterned dress with puffed sleeves. A pearl necklace sits around her neck, and her hands rest gently on her chest. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in her ruffled collar. This style is called *engraving*, where metal plates are etched to make prints. Check out how engraving works next—it’s a whole different way to make art than painting.
