Charles de Gontaut, Duke of Biron

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows a man with a thick beard and curly hair, dressed in a ruffled collar and armor over his chest. His gaze is steady, and the background is plain so you focus on his face. Around his head, the words *"Charles de Gontaut"* and *"Duke of Biron"* are written in a curved banner. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the armor and fabric. This style was common in Renaissance portraits to make details look real. Look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal plates.