Willmus Burton de Falde (William Burton de Falde)
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Willmus Burton de Falde (William Burton de Falde) is a 1622 ink by Francis Delaram, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in a dark coat and ruffled collar. He’s holding a hat in one hand and a folded piece of paper in the other, standing against a dark background. Around him are symbols like a crown, a shield with stars, and a banner with his name: *Willmus Burton de Falde*. The tiny details—like the sunburst in the roundel at his feet—hint at his status. This print was made in 1622 using a technique that relies on sharp lines and shading. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this carved intricate images into metal.
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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