Gulielmus Baudartius, Theologian and Historian
1624
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1624
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. His face is framed by a decorative oval border filled with swirling letters and small designs. Around the edges, there are fancy scrolls, flowers, and Latin text on a banner. The portrait is an engraving, which means it was carved into a metal plate and then printed. The artist used fine lines to create shading and detail, especially on the man’s face and clothing. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
