Nicolas Colbert

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with dark hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a white collar and a dark robe, holding a small object in his left hand. The background is a simple oval shape with a patterned border, and at the bottom sits a shield with a coat of arms. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the face and fabric. This style was common in the 1600s for formal portraits. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.