Francois Lotin

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark collar with a white lace edge, and his face is framed by a circular border filled with tiny lines and Latin words. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and shoulders. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in his hair and clothing. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints with metal plates.