Pierre le Moyne

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark robe with a high collar, looking straight ahead. The background is plain, but the face is framed by a round, textured border that looks like carved stone. The text below the portrait includes a coat of arms and Latin words, which might hint at the man’s status or family. This style of careful linework and shading is typical of its time. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this created such sharp details.