Charles X, King of Sweden

Charles X, King of Sweden

François Mazot

1640

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an engraving of a man's portrait. The man has long, wavy hair and is wearing a dark jacket with a high collar and a ruffled shirt. He is also wearing a cloak or cape over his left shoulder. The background of the engraving is a solid color, with no other details or objects visible. The engraving is done in a detailed and realistic style, with fine lines and shading that give the image depth and texture. The artist has used cross-hatching techniques to create the illusion of volume and dimensionality. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Renaissance movement.

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