James Graham, First Marquess of Montrose

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with long curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a fancy collar and a layered, ruffled shirt. Above his head are two small symbols: a shield with a coat of arms on the left and a weird, horned creature on the right. The text below his image lists his titles, like "Marquess of Montrose" and "Captain General for His Majesty in Scotland." The lines on his face and clothes are made by tiny, repeated marks—this is how the artist created shadows and texture. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one used sharp tools to make detailed prints.