Tobias Whitaker, Physician in Ordinary to the Royal Household
1661
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
1661
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Tobias Whitaker, Physician in Ordinary to the Royal Household is a 1661 ink by John Chantry, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a wide beard. He’s wearing a dark hat and a high collar, giving him a serious look. The background is plain, so all the focus is on his face and the fine lines of his clothes. The text at the bottom calls him a doctor who worked for a king, and it says he was 60 years old when this was made. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look almost three-dimensional. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists like this made detailed prints.
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