William, First Duke of Newcastle
1635
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1635
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a dark collar and a ruffled shirt, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The background is plain, but his face stands out in detailed lines. The border around him is filled with tiny cross-hatched lines, which create shadows and texture. This technique makes the portrait look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in other prints.
