Sir Dudley Carleton, Viscount Dorchester
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a high collar with ruffles, a chain around his neck, and his hair is neatly combed. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the fabric and skin. The text around the frame is in Latin, but it’s mostly just decoration here. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
