Sir Anthony Shirley, Traveler and Ambassador to Persia
1600
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white portrait shows a serious-looking man in a ruff collar and dark coat. His face is framed by a round border with text around it. The lines are sharp, showing every fold in his clothes and wrinkle on his face. The text around him names him as an ambassador to Persia. This kind of detailed linework is typical of an engraving. Look up engraving to see how artists create these precise images with just a burin and ink.
