Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc

About this work

This portrait shows a man with a long beard and hair, wearing a dark robe with a white collar. He faces the viewer directly, with a serious expression. The man's robe is detailed with cross-hatching, a technique that creates texture and depth. The background is a series of horizontal lines, which adds to the overall sense of formality. The artist's use of engraving and cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about this technique, look up the artist French 17th Century.