Peter Paul Rubens
1634
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From the collection of Museum Plantin-Moretus
1634
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From the collection of Museum Plantin-Moretus
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and mustache. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a dark, textured jacket. His hands are resting on his chest, and his expression is serious but calm. The name at the bottom reads *D. Petrus Paulus Rubens*, but this is actually an engraving, not a painting. The artist who made it, Paulus Pontius, was known for capturing famous figures this way. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Pontius carved detailed images into metal plates.
