Charles I, King of England
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair, a mustache, and a neatly trimmed beard. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a detailed coat with buttons and a chain. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothes. The image is actually an engraving pulled from a silver medal, which is why it looks like raised lines. This kind of careful detail work was common in the Renaissance. Check out the technique: engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
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