Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor
1784
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1784
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. He wears a powdered wig, a decorated coat, and lots of medals. Above his head is a crown made of leaves and ribbons. The frame around him has a scroll with small writing. The artist used tiny lines to create all the details—this is called engraving. The crown and medals suggest he was someone important. Look up engraving to see how artists carve images into metal.
