James I, Anne of Denmark, and Prince Charles
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving shows three people in profile: a man with a beard and hat, a woman with an elaborate lace collar, and a child peeking from behind them. Their faces are detailed, with soft shading and texture in their clothing. The image is framed in a round shape, like a coin or medal. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, almost like drawing with shadows. This kind of careful linework is typical of engravings from that time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints from metal plates.
