Edmond Shaffield, First Earl of Malgrave
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Renold Elstrack
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Edmond Shaffield, First Earl of Malgrave is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in fancy 1600s clothes. He’s wearing a ruff collar, a chain necklace, and a coat with detailed patterns. Above his head, there’s a crest with a crown and weird swirling text like "Eboracensis" and "Nobilissimus." The edges of the print have more words wrapped in scrolls, and his hands rest on a book or papers. The text below his portrait says he was a lord, governor, and knight—so this was meant to show his power. The lines and shading in the print create depth, making his face and clothes look almost 3D. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints with just lines.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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