Portrait of a Man

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a man’s face and upper body. He wears a hat, a fur collar, and holds a book in one hand while resting the other on a scroll or paper. Behind him, two small scenes show buildings and ships—one looks like a cityscape, the other a harbor. The border is packed with text in fancy letters, like a name and some dates. The man’s serious expression and the detailed background suggest this was meant to feel important. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.