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Sir Philip Sidney, Soldier and Poet, by Jean de Courbes, ink, 1625

Sir Philip Sidney, Soldier and Poet

Jean de Courbes

1625

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir Philip Sidney, Soldier and Poet is a 1625 ink by Jean de Courbes, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jean de Courbes
When & what style?
1625 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a portrait of Sir Philip Sidney, Soldier and Poet. The image is an engraving, featuring a man with a laurel wreath on his head and a cloak around his shoulders. He has a mustache and is looking straight ahead. The engraving is done in a detailed style, with cross-hatching used to create shading and texture. The background is plain, with no other objects or figures visible. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this engraving is a part of, you can explore the works of other artists from this period.

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