Self-Portrait

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a man holding a pair of compasses in one hand and a small tool in the other. His face is serious, with a short beard and curly hair. The background is a simple oval frame filled with decorative swirls, leaves, and a crest on the right side. The text at the bottom says this is a self-portrait by Mathurin Robelot. The tools he holds suggest he was likely an artist or craftsman. Check out engraving to see how artists like Robelot made detailed prints like this.