Artus Wolfart
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1634
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a ruffled collar and heavy coat. His hands are clasped in front of him, and he’s looking slightly off to the side with a serious expression. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothing. The name “Artus Wolfart” is written below the image, but we don’t know who he was. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his beard and collar. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
