Jacques-Benigne Bossuet

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a white collar and a dark robe, looking straight ahead. The background is mostly empty, with some faint lines around the edges. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, especially in the hair and face. This is an engraving, which means it was carved into metal before being printed. Next, check out engraving to see how this technique works.