Jean-Frederic, Duc de Brunswick-Lunebourg (Hanover)

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a fancy lace collar that sits high on his neck. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on his face. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the hair and fabric. This was a common way to add depth in engravings. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints from metal plates.