The Lady of Rochford
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white engraving of a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothes. She wears a long, dark robe with white circles down the front and a head covering. One hand holds a fan or a small object, while the other rests on her chest. The lines in the print are sharp and detailed, showing folds in her dress and the texture of her fabric. This style of drawing is called cross-hatching. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create images like this.
