Christopher Columbus

About this work

This engraving shows a serious man in profile, wearing a pointed hat and a chain around his neck. His face is detailed with deep lines, and he looks straight ahead. The background is filled with fancy patterns—flowers, swirls, and chains—around a frame of Latin words. The Latin text calls him "Columbus," and the style looks old-fashioned but was made later. The lines and shading create a 3D effect, making his face stand out. Next, look up engraving to see how artists use sharp tools to make prints like this.