John Harington, Second Baron of Exton
1598
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Harington, Second Baron of Exton is a 1598 by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man in a high collar and fancy ruffled shirt. He’s dressed in a detailed coat with patterns, sitting in front of a shield-like frame. Around him are symbols like a lion, a phoenix, and odd letters or coats of arms. The border is packed with text in old-fashioned English. The print looks like a mix of a portrait and a family crest. The text praises the man’s virtues and skills, which was common for important people back then. Next, look up Elstrack, Renold to see more of his work.
