A Venetian Doge
1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1640
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in fancy robes and a tall hat. He holds a small object in his right hand and rests his left hand on a chain. Above his head, there’s a crown with an angel holding a book and a lion on either side. The text below says he’s a "Doge of Venice," which was a high-ranking leader in that city. The intricate scrollwork around him looks like it’s carved into the print. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists created detailed prints like this.
