The Ladie Frances, Countesse of Hertford (Frances Howard)
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Ladie Frances, Countesse of Hertford (Frances Howard) is a 1608 ink by Francis Delaram, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman with a big, fancy wig and a dark, patterned dress. She’s holding a fan and has a serious but calm face. Around her head is a wavy frame with words like *"The Right Honorable"* and *"Countesse of Hertford."* Above her, three small cherubs float, holding a scroll and other decorative bits. The tiny details in her lace collar and the swirling patterns in the background are carved with sharp lines. This kind of precise linework is how the artist made the image look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: 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…
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
