David

David

Theodor Galle

1613

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man wearing a crown. He’s holding a sword in one hand and a scroll in the other. The background is plain, but the lines around his face and hands show careful detail. The name “DAVID” is written at the top, and the artist’s signature is in the corner. The style looks precise, with lots of tiny lines creating shadows. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.

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