Vincent Voiture

Vincent Voiture

William Faithorne

1670

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark coat with a white lace collar and a bow tie. His hair is long and curly, and he has a short beard and mustache. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face. The image is an engraving, which means it was carved into metal and printed. The lines are sharp, especially around his collar and hair, showing the artist’s skill with detail. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one created prints.

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