Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a ruffled collar that looks stiff and fancy. The background is plain except for a small bust on the left and some tools or a lamp on the right. The name "Hendrick Goltzius" is written at the bottom, but this isn’t his self-portrait—it’s an engraving by someone else. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the beard and collar. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.