Pierre Gassendi

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with curly hair and a short beard. He’s wearing a high-collar shirt, and his face is framed inside a round border. Below the portrait, there’s a small shield with stars and leaves, plus some writing around it. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the face depth. This style was common in the 1600s. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving.