Francis de Lorraine, Second Duc de Guise
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with a serious expression, dressed in fancy clothes. He's sitting in a chair, looking straight at us. The man is Francis de Lorraine, a historical figure. The details in the portrait are very fine, which makes it interesting. It's clear the artist put a lot of work into it. To learn more about this style of artwork, look up the technique: engraving.
