Guido Bentivoglio
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1643
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man inside an oval frame. His face is serious, with deep lines around his eyes and mouth. The background is simple, just a few faint lines around the oval. The text below says "Guido S.R.E. Cardinalis Bentivoglio," which means this is a portrait of a cardinal. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. Next, check out the technique: engraving.
