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 fancy collar with lace, a ruffled shirt, and a chain with medals around his neck. The background is plain, so all the focus is on his face and clothes. The medals and serious expression suggest he might have been important. The artist used shading to show texture in his hair and fabric, making it look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this one using only lines.