Carolus van Utenhoven

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a dark, textured coat. His hair is curly, and he looks straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is plain, but his hands are detailed—one rests on his chest, the other holds a small object. The text below the image is in Latin, praising the man’s wisdom and skills. This is an old-style print, not painted but carved into metal. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.