Self-Portrait
1610
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1610
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait drawn with fine lines. The person wears a loose collar, a feathered hat, and a dark cloak over one shoulder. Their face is turned slightly away, with a serious expression and a bit of stubble. The artist used shading to show depth in the fabric and hair. This kind of drawing was done by pressing ink into a metal plate. Next, look up etching to see how this technique works.
