Horaty Veer, Equitus (Horace Vere, Lord Vere of Telbury)
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Horaty Veer, Equitus (Horace Vere, Lord Vere of Telbury) is a 1608 ink by Francis Delaram, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a thick beard and ruffled collar. Around his head, there are Latin words on a scroll, and small figures hold up symbols like a globe and a shield. His hands rest on a sword, and the background has ornate designs with tiny faces and tools. The words around him say things like "true courage" and "generosity," hinting at his virtues. The artist’s name, Francis Delaram, is signed at the bottom, along with the printer’s mark. If you like this style, look into engraving to see how artists created detailed images like this.
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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