Peter de Carcavy

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and he’s wearing a lace cuff at his wrist. The background is a plain oval shape, framed by a decorative border with swirls and a crest at the bottom. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the face stand out. This kind of detailed linework is called cross-hatching. Next, look up technique: engraving to see how artists build shadows with ink and lines.