Rene, Marquis de Maisons

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a thick fur collar. His face is serious, and he’s looking straight ahead. Below his chin is a small coat of arms with two shields and a crown on top. The lines in the background are made by cross-hatching—tiny parallel lines stacked to create shadows. This was a common way to add depth in engravings. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.