Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury
1695
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1695
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Thomas Tenison, Archbishop of Canterbury is a 1695 ink by W. B. Dukes, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a clerical collar and robe. His face is framed by a heavy, ornate border filled with swirling patterns and a wreath of leaves. Below him, a coat of arms and a long Latin title sit on a carved ledge. The tiny cross-hatching lines create deep shadows and texture, making the robe look rich. The border’s intricate carvings suggest this was meant to look important. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists build light and shadow with lines.
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