Pierre Dupuy
1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1648
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark collar. His face is framed by a round border, and below it sits a small shield with a lion and a fancy design. The background is plain, but the lines on his face and clothes are sharp and detailed. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the portrait depth. This kind of printmaking is called *engraving*. Next, check out how *engraving* works.
