Richard II of England

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man dressed like royalty. He wears a crown, a heavy gold chain, and a fur-lined robe. His hands hold a small orb topped with a cross. Around his head, a banner reads "King of England, France, Lord of Ireland." The text below says this is Richard II, who ruled for 22 years before being removed from power. The style looks old-fashioned, with lots of detailed lines and shading. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.