Chancellor Bouchert

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a white collar and a dark robe, holding a piece of paper in his left hand. The background is plain, and the whole scene is framed by a decorative oval border. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the hair and fabric. This was done by layering many small lines, which makes the image look detailed even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one made prints with sharp tools.