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Thomas Bodley

Michael Burghers

1682

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Thomas Bodley is a 1682 ink by Michael Burghers, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Michael Burghers
When & what style?: 1682 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows two round pictures side by side. On the left, a bearded man in profile looks serious, holding a scroll. On the right, a woman in flowing robes holds a torch and a book, standing on a base. Both pictures are framed by circles with Latin words around the edges. The man’s face looks like a portrait, while the woman might stand for something bigger—maybe knowledge or history. The lines in the background are made by tiny parallel marks, giving the images a textured look. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving to learn how artists create detailed prints like this.