Ernest, Elector of Brandenburg
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a dark, patterned jacket. The background is simple, but the edges of the image are decorated with fancy designs and Latin words. The artist used tiny lines to create shading and texture, giving the portrait depth. This style is called engraving. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
