Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a long white beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a dark, ruffled collar and a chain around his neck. The image is framed by a border with Latin words around the edges, and his name is written at the top. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in his beard and hair. This style is typical of engravings, where tiny marks build up shadows and details. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
