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George Monk, First Duke of Albemarle

John Chantry

1663

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From the collection of Rosenwald Collection

Baroque Baroque Portrait

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George Monk, First Duke of Albemarle is a 1663 ink by John Chantry, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.

Who painted this?: John Chantry
When & what style?: 1663 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Rosenwald Collection

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a wreath on his head and a decorated jacket with ruffled sleeves. His left hand rests on his chest, and he looks serious but calm. The background is plain, so the focus stays on his face and outfit. The text below the picture is a poem praising the man’s fame. The artist signed it in 1663, and the style looks old-fashioned but precise. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch lines into metal to make prints.