Portret van Frans I van Valois-Angoulême 1824

This 1824 engraving by Alexandre Massard is a portrait of King Francis I of France, also known as Francis I of Valois-Angoulême. The engraving features a profile view of the king, wearing a hat with a feather. The inscription below the image provides information about the king's birth and death dates. This engraving is an example of printmaking, a process that allows for the reproduction of artwork. This technique was popular in the 19th century. The engraving would have been created using a metal plate and ink to create a detailed image of the king.