Thomas Bodley
1682
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1682
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Thomas Bodley is a 1682 ink by Michael Burghers, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man standing in the center, wearing a dark robe with a lace collar and a cloak over his shoulders. He is holding a sword in his right hand. The background is a dark wall with a window or door behind him. In the top corners, there are two smaller portraits of men in academic dress, while the bottom corners feature two more portraits of men with beards. The central figure is surrounded by Latin text, including a quote from Cicero. The level of detail in the engraving, particularly the use of cross-hatching to create shading and texture, is noteworthy. To learn more about this technique, explore the art of engraving.
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