Thomas Osborne, First Duke of Leeds
1665
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1665
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. He’s holding a folded paper in one hand, looking serious. The background is a simple oval shape with decorative lines around the edges. The name below reads *Thomas Osborne*, with titles like *Earl of Danby* and *Treasurer of England*. This suggests he was someone important in 17th-century England. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just lines.
