Simon Dreux d'Aubray

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair, a mustache, and a high collar. He’s wearing a dark coat and looks straight ahead with a serious expression. Below his face, there’s a small coat of arms with a crown and some symbols. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, which makes the face stand out. This is an engraving, not a painting—you can see the tiny marks that build up the details. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints.