Jean de Maupeou
1671
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1671
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark collar and a cross around his neck. Below him is a small shield with a crown and some letters. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. This is a print, not a painting, so it’s made by etching lines into metal. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
