Artwork
Sir Thomas Overbury
Sir Thomas Overbury is an ink print by the Renaissance artist after Simon de Passe. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print is an engraved portrait of a man, presented in a round frame with accompanying text.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraved portrait of a man, presented in a round frame with accompanying text.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait is identified as Sir Thomas Overbury, and is accompanied by a poem that discusses marriage. The subject's serious yet slightly amused expression adds nuance to the overall representation.
Technique & Style
The engraving features fine, tight marks that create shading through cross-hatching, a technique involving repeated lines. The resulting black-and-white image presents a detailed likeness of the subject against a plain background.
Artist & collection
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