William Trumbull

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and he’s wearing a lace cuff at his wrist. Below the portrait, there’s a coat of arms with a shield and a banner that says *"In Virtute Justitia"*—Latin for "In virtue, justice." The artist used fine lines to show the folds in his clothing and the texture of his hair. This kind of detailed linework is typical of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made sharp, precise prints.