Thomas Wilson
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1655
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thomas Wilson is a 1655 ink by Thomas Cross, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a dark, ruffled collar and a chain around his neck, like someone important. The background is plain, so all the focus stays on his face and clothes. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and depth—this is called cross-hatching. The words below the picture praise the man’s wisdom and skills, but we can’t see who he really was. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists made detailed prints like this.
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