Sir Dudley Carleton, Viscount Dorchester
1609
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Willem Jacobsz Delff
Willem Jacobsz Delff (1628–1628) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Sir Dudley Carleton, Viscount Dorchester is a 1609 ink by Willem Jacobsz Delff, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a high collar and chain necklace. His face is framed by a dark oval border with a textured background. The edges of the image have more writing in fancy script. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the man’s beard and clothing. This kind of detailed etching was common in Renaissance portraits. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made such precise prints.
Willem Jacobsz Delff (1628–1628) was an artist.
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