Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, Ninth Earl of Northumberland)
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, Ninth Earl of Northumberland) is a 1608 ink by Francis Delaram, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and a wide-brimmed hat. He’s holding a folded paper in one hand and looks directly at you. Around his head, two cherubs hold up a banner with the words “NORTHUMBERLAND” and “HONOR & DUTY,” while a coat of arms sits above him. The text below his face lists his titles, including “Earl of Northumberland” and “Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter.” The whole image is detailed with lines and shading, giving it a textured look. This is an example of engraving.
Francis Delaram (born around 1590, fl. 1615–1624 or 1627), was an English engraver. Delaram left a substantial collection of engraved portraits, landscapes and book illustrations (specifically, William Camden's…
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