Sir George Wharton
1657
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1657
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Sir George Wharton is a 1657 ink by Thomas Cross, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with long curly hair and a mustache. He’s wearing a high collar with a small bow, and his gaze is direct. The background is a simple oval frame with a textured border. The engraving includes a poem below the portrait, hinting at the man’s bold ideas about science and the stars. The lines are detailed, showing the artist’s skill in capturing his face. Want to learn more? Check out engraving to see how artists create images with just lines.
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