Barbarossa, Khair-ed-Din
1535
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1535
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and curly hair tucked under a tall, pointed hat. His robe is covered in detailed patterns, and his face looks serious with deep lines around his eyes. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The tiny lines and shading in the engraving create the texture of his beard and fabric. This style was common in the 1500s. Next, check out engraving to see how artists used metal plates to make prints like this.
