Richardi Brownlowe Armigeri
1653
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1653
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Richardi Brownlowe Armigeri is a 1653 ink by Thomas Cross, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in old-fashioned clothes. He’s wearing a high collar with ruffles, a long coat with buttons, and a chain around his neck. His hands rest on a table, and there’s a small object in his left hand—maybe a ring or a seal. The background is plain, so the focus stays on his face and clothes. The text at the bottom calls him *Richardi Brownlowe Armigeri*, which sounds like a fancy title. The artist signed it *Tho. Cross fect*, meaning this is an engraving, not a painting. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this.
