John, Lord Harrington of Exton
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
John, Lord Harrington of Exton is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a man in fancy 1600s clothes. His ruffled collar and patterned doublet look rich. Around his head, a scroll reads "John, Lord Harrington of Exton," and two crests flank him—one with a cross, the other with a lion. The tiny cross-hatching lines create shadows and texture, making his face and clothes pop. The words below praise his virtues, like courage and learning, but the art itself is all about the craft of the lines. Want to see how this technique works? Try looking up engraving.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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