Charles II

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a high collar and a dark coat. Around his head is a wreath of text in fancy letters, with a crown on top. The artist used tiny lines to create shading, giving the hair and face depth. The words around the wreath are in Latin, likely describing the man’s title. Try looking up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.