Portret van Pierre Francheville (Francavilla) 1590 - 1591

Hendrick Goltzius's "Portret van Pierre Francheville (Francavilla)" is a striking black and white drawing of a man in a high-collared garment, the work executed in 1590-1591. The detail of the man's beard and the lace trim of his collar are meticulously rendered in the drawing, now housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The work showcases Goltzius's mastery of detail and his ability to create a captivating portrait with the use of a single medium.