Sir Walter Raleigh

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a white beard and mustache. He wears a ruffled collar and a chain around his neck. His hair is curly, and he looks straight ahead with a serious expression. Below him is a shield with a design that looks like a ship on it. The name "Sir Walter Raleigh" is written at the bottom, along with the years "Ob. 1618" and "Aetat. 66." This suggests he died at age 66 in 1618, but the portrait itself is much later. This is made using engraving, a technique where artists carve into metal plates to create detailed prints.