Rupert Duglass, Swedish General
1651
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1651
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rupert Duglass, Swedish General is a 1651 ink by Jeremias Falck, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a high collar and fur-lined coat. His face is serious, with short hair and a neatly trimmed beard. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his features. The edges of the image are framed by a decorative border with a text band at the bottom. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the fur and fabric. This technique makes the portrait look detailed and three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Falck made prints like this one.
