Maurice, Prince of Orange
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has curly hair, a beard, and is wearing a ruffled collar and a dark jacket. The background is plain, and the image is framed by a circle with Latin text around it. The artist used fine lines to create shading and texture, giving the portrait depth. The text around the circle reads like a title, possibly naming the man. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
