The Emperor Matthias
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 wears a ruffled collar, a fur-lined robe, and a chain around his neck. The background is plain, and the edges of the image are framed by a circular border with text. The artist used fine lines to create depth in the face and fabric. This kind of detailed etching was done on a silver medal before being printed. Next, check out the technique: engraving.
