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Sir Edward Coke, Knight, Lord Chief Justice

J. Cooper

1750

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Sir Edward Coke, Knight, Lord Chief Justice is a 1750 ink by J. Cooper, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: J. Cooper
When & what style?: 1750 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man dressed in formal attire, including a ruffled collar and a hat. He is framed by an oval border with decorative elements at the top. The man's facial expression is serious, and he appears to be looking directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to emphasize the subject's features. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created using a technique such as chiaroscuro, which involves the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.