Emperor Charles V

About this work

This drawing shows a man dressed like a powerful ruler, sitting on a throne. He wears heavy armor, a fur cloak, and a crown with feathers. In one hand, he holds a tall staff with a cross on top. His face looks serious, almost stern, and the lines are sharp and detailed. The artist used a technique called *etching*, where ink is scratched into a metal plate to create the image. This style was common in the Renaissance, a time when artists focused on realism and human figures. Next, look up *etching* to see how this method works.