Jean-Baptiste Colbert

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a lace collar that’s detailed with swirling patterns. His expression is serious, and the image is framed inside a round shape. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the hair and lace. This is an engraving, which means the design was carved into metal before being printed. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints.