Francis de Lorraine, Second Duc de Guise
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long beard and serious expression. He’s wearing a high-collared shirt and a chain around his neck. His left hand rests on what looks like a piece of armor or a book. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and hands. The text at the bottom is in French and seems to be a poem or tribute. The artist’s name isn’t clear, but the style looks like it was made by etching lines into a metal plate. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this one.
