John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary

About this work

This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a high collar and looks straight ahead. The background is just a plain oval shape, and his face is detailed with sharp lines. The artist used tiny crisscrossed lines (called cross-hatching) to create shadows and texture. This was a common way to add depth in old prints. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in other prints.