William II, Prince of Orange

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 wears a lace ruff at his neck. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame have decorative lines. The text below names him "William, Prince of Orange," which was common for portraits of European royalty. The artist used fine lines to create shading, making the face look three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.