Thomas Crymes
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a young man with curly hair and a ruffled collar. He’s looking straight ahead, his expression serious but calm. The background is simple, with a decorative border around his head and a wreath above it. The text below his face gives his name—Thomas Crymes—and mentions his age, 14. The lines and shading in the print create depth, making his face stand out. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists used lines to build shadows and detail.
