Laurence Humphrey
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man in his 50s or 60s. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and a layered robe with buttons down the front. His beard is thick, and his hands rest on his chest as if he’s deep in thought. The name *Laurentius Humredus* is written below the image, along with some Latin text—likely a short poem or description. The paper looks old, with small brown spots and a slightly yellowed edge. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch lines into metal plates.
