Philip Galle

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a beard and curly hair, dressed in a ruffled collar and layered clothing. He sits in a chair with one hand resting on his chest, looking directly at you. Behind him, a small landscape shows a town and a river, while a tree and a few books or tools sit on a table beside him. The image is made using fine lines and shading, giving it a detailed but slightly rough texture. This style was common in Renaissance portraits. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this created their work.