Louis XIII
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows Louis XIII as a boy in fancy robes. A crown sits beside him on a table. A man in armor kneels to his right. The artist used cross-hatching to shade the robes and armor. Tiny lines build up dark and light areas. This makes the boy king look solid and real. See how the lines follow the folds of cloth. Try this technique in your own sketch.
