Will Sommers, Kinge Henryes Jester
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1608
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Will Sommers, Kinge Henryes Jester is a 1608 ink by Francis Delaram, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man dressed like a royal jester, standing tall with one hand on his hip and the other holding a horn. His outfit is fancy—long robes with patterns, a tall hat, and a belt with a big "R" charm. Around him are small scenes of people playing games, dancing, and riding horses. The text at the top calls him "Will Sommers, Kinge Henryes Jester," and the tiny drawings might show his tricks or stories. The lines in the picture are made by a sharp tool, creating shadows and texture. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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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