Karel de Mallery

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a loose, draped garment over his shoulders. His hands rest on his chest, and he looks straight ahead with a serious expression. The name "Carolus de Mallery" is written below the image, but the artist used lines and shading to create depth in the fabric and skin. This isn’t a painting—it’s an engraving, which means it was etched into a metal plate. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints before photography.