Henri, duc de Bar

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and mustache. He’s wearing a stiff, patterned doublet with buttons down the front. His hair is curly, and he’s looking slightly off to the side with a calm expression. The image is framed by a circle with text around it, and there’s a small inscription at the bottom. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, which makes the face and clothes look three-dimensional. This kind of detail is typical of engravings from the Renaissance. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.