Charles II as a Child
1633
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1633
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white engraving of a boy with curly hair and a serious look. He’s wearing a fancy, patterned jacket with ruffles at the neck and cuffs. The edges of the paper are worn, and the whole image is framed inside a simple oval line. The small details in his collar are made with tiny lines, a technique that gives it texture. This style was common in the Renaissance, when artists used engraving to make precise portraits. Look up engraving to see how this method works.
