Nicolas Poussin

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man in a ruffled collar and dark robes. His face is detailed, with deep lines and a focused expression. Behind him, a small bust of a woman sits on a shelf. The artist signed the bottom and wrote a dedication in French, hinting this was a gift to someone important. The texture looks like it was made by scratching into a metal plate. Next, check out the technique: etching.