Emperor Maximilian I
1602
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1602
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Emperor Maximilian I is a 1602 ink by William Rogers, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a long robe with chains and a tall hat, standing against a decorated frame. One hand rests on his hip, and the other holds a rolled-up paper. Behind him, there are small scenes of buildings and a landscape. The lines are sharp and detailed, showing off the fabric folds and textures. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and depth—this is called *cross-hatching*. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
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