Nicolas Reusner

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long beard and a tall, pointed hat. His face is serious, with deep lines and a mustache. The background has a curved top with small decorative shapes, like flowers and leaves, and a simple frame around him. The artist used fine lines and shading to show texture, especially in his beard and hat. This style is typical of an older printmaking method. Check out engraving to see how artists like this created detailed images.