Antoine Furetiere

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, framed by a round border with thick, textured lines. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his expression and the detailed folds of his clothing. The artist used tiny parallel lines to create shading, which gives the engraving depth. This style was common in Baroque portraits. Look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this one.