George Alsop

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and he’s framed by a circular border with cross-hatching. Below, there’s a small coat of arms and a handwritten poem in old-fashioned English. The artist used tiny lines to create shading, which makes the face look three-dimensional. The words around the border say things about faith and power, hinting this might be about someone important. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.