Jean Le Camus

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a high collar and a lacy ruff around his neck. The background is plain, and the edges of the image have a decorative border with lines and shapes. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in the hair and collar. This kind of detailed linework is typical of engravings. Next, look up engraving to see how artists make prints like this one.