Self-Portrait in a Flat Cap and Embroidered Dress
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a man wearing a flat cap and a dress with a bow at the neck. His hair is curly, and his face has a serious look. The lines around him are loose and scratchy, almost like quick notes. The artist used a tool to scratch into the metal plate, leaving ink in the lines. This method creates a grainy, textured look. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.
