Sir Walter Raleigh
1621
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
1621
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
This engraving shows Sir Walter Raleigh in fancy 1600s clothes. His ruffled collar and sword hint he was an important man. The artist used tiny lines to shade his face and coat. Cross-hatching makes the shadows and folds look real. It’s not just black and white—it tricks your eye into seeing depth. The artist drew with dots and dashes to catch every detail. See how the lines flow around his hand. That trick is called engraving. Try it yourself on a blank sheet.
