Elizabeth, Queen of England

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a high, ruffled collar and a fancy headpiece. Her hair is styled in soft curls, and she wears a necklace with big, round beads. The background is plain, focusing all attention on her face and the detailed fabric. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, which makes the ruffles look textured. This kind of careful linework is called *engraving*. Next, check out how *engraving* works to see how artists like this made such precise prints.