Cardinal de Bonzi

Cardinal de Bonzi

Robert Nanteuil

1678

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a high-collar shirt, looking straight ahead. His hair is curly, and he wears a chain around his neck. Below him is a coat of arms with a shield and strange symbols. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, making the face stand out. This is an engraving, not a painting, so the details are made with sharp lines and cross-hatching. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create these detailed prints.

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