Charles II

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a lace collar and a chain with small medals around his neck. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. Notice how the hair and collar look textured—this is done with tiny parallel lines. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in this engraving.