Rudolph Hegger

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a full white beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark robe with a high collar and looks serious. The background is plain, but the edges of the image have text in a curved band around his head. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in his beard and robe. The date "1656" is written at the top, and the name "Rudolph Hegger" is carved into the frame. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.