David
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1613
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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.