Bust of a Man with a Turban Facing Left
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1638
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a long beard and a tall turban. His face is turned slightly to the side, and his hair and beard are drawn with lots of tiny lines. The paper has a textured look, like old paper, and there’s a small signature in the top right corner. The artist used a mix of etching and engraving to create this detailed image. The lines are sharp in some spots and softer in others, giving the portrait a sense of depth. Check out etching to see how artists like this one made prints with needles and acid.
