Sir Christopher Wren, Architect
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Christopher Wren, Architect is a 1750 ink by S. Coignard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. His hands are clasped together, and he’s framed by a decorative oval border with swirling lines. Below the portrait, there’s a coat of arms with a shield, a lion, and some letters. The name "S. CHRIS. WRENK" is written under the portrait, hinting at the subject’s identity. The Latin phrase at the bottom means *"Number ponder et mensura"*—roughly "measure and weight." Check out how this was made using engraving.
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