Louis XIII
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Louis XIII. He's dressed in fancy clothes. The details in his clothes and face are very fine, which is interesting because it shows the artist's skill. The artist used a lot of lines to create texture and depth. This was a common way to add detail in engravings. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
