Falstaff

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a round-faced man with a big beard and ruffled collar. He’s holding a tankard in one hand, looking surprised or maybe laughing. The lines are scratchy and dark, giving his face a rough, textured look. The name *Falstaff* is written at the top—this is a character from Shakespeare’s plays. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the lines, making the image pop. Want to know more? Look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.