Philip II, King of Spain
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 man with a serious expression. He has a short beard, a ruff collar, and a chain around his neck. The background is plain, and the image is framed by a simple border with text below. The text under the portrait reads "Philip the Second King of Spaine, Prince of the Law-countreys." This engraving uses fine lines to create shadows and details, giving it a textured look. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one used metal plates to create detailed prints.
