James Cooke

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a high collar and has his hands clasped together in front of him. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame have tight, crisscrossed lines. The text below is in Latin and mentions this man’s skill—likely as a doctor. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the face look almost three-dimensional. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.