Portret van Charles de Bourbon, graaf van Soisson by Thomas de Leu

Portret van Charles de Bourbon, graaf van Soisson 1576 - 1614

thomasdeleu

pencil drawn

light pencil work

shading to add clarity

pencil sketch

old engraving style

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

sketchbook drawing

pencil work

This portrait engraving, created between 1576 and 1614 by Flemish artist Thomas de Leu, depicts Charles de Bourbon, Count of Soissons, in a bust-length composition. Charles is portrayed wearing an ornate, bejeweled collar and a cloak, his face framed by a beard and mustache. The inscription around his head identifies him as "Charles de Bourbon" and "Conte de Soissons," signifying his nobility and political authority. The engraving’s fine lines and detailed rendering of Charles' features convey a sense of realism and nobility, reflecting the artistic trends of the period.