Louis, Dauphin de France
1677
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1677
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a young man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and the collar has a lace-like pattern. The background is plain, and the whole image is framed in a circle with decorative lines around it. The artist used tiny lines to create shading and texture, which makes the hair and lace look detailed. This kind of print is called an engraving. Look up engraving to see how artists create these kinds of images.
