Jerome Napoleon, King of Westphalie, French Prince c. 18th century

Editor: This is a portrait of Jerome Napoleon by Johann Gotthard Müller. It's intriguing to see the textures created just with line work. What compositional elements stand out to you? Curator: Consider the oval format, bisected by the subject’s gaze. Note how the artist uses hatching and stippling to delineate form and create tonal variations. What effect does this have on the viewer? Editor: It does feel very balanced. I appreciate how the frame is designed to draw attention to the subject. Thanks for your insights! Curator: My pleasure. The structure and rendering are masterfully executed, indeed.