Sir Walter Raleigh
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Walter Raleigh is a 1621 ink by Unknown, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a white ruff collar. His beard is neatly trimmed, and he wears a dark jacket. The background is plain, but his face is framed by a circle with fancy writing around it. The text calls him "Sir Walter Raleigh" and says this is his "true and lively portrait." The artist used lines to create shadows and texture—lots of tiny marks make the fabric look real. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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