Michel Colbert

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat with a lace collar. His curly hair is shoulder-length, and he wears a chain around his neck. Below the oval frame, there’s a small shield with a crown and crossed keys. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the face and fabric. The background is plain, so the focus stays on the man’s expression. Want to see how this kind of detailed shading works? Look up engraving.