Guliemus Segar (Sir William Segar, Garter King of Arms)
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Guliemus Segar (Sir William Segar, Garter King of Arms) is a 1608 ink by Francis Delaram, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a man in fancy clothes. He wears a ruffled collar, a long coat with buttons, and a big mustache. Above his head is a crown and some swirly designs, and he holds a staff with a cross on top. The background has more decorative patterns, and there’s writing at the bottom naming him. The text calls him "Sir William Segar," a title that suggests he held an important job in royal ceremonies. The style looks old-fashioned, with lots of detailed lines and shadows. If you like this kind of detailed portrait, look up engraving to see how artists carved these images.
