Charles von Mansfeld
1585
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1585
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in heavy armor. He wears a ruff collar and a long beard, holding a sword in one hand. Behind him, a detailed map or cityscape shows buildings, roads, and tiny figures—maybe soldiers or people. The text at the bottom names him *Carolus Mansfeld* and calls him a "count" and military leader. The artist signed it *Franco Forna*, which is an old way of writing the name. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints by carving into metal.
