Mulld:Sake (Portrait of John Cottington)
1618
ink
paper
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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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mulld:Sake (Portrait of John Cottington) is a 1618 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This man stands tall, holding a staff with one hand and a smoking pipe in the other. His fancy clothes include a feather in his hat and a sword at his side. Behind him, a small village burns, with people and animals scattered below. The words around him describe his bold attitude—like walking through London while mocking the crowd. The title calls him John Cottington, but the image is more about the drama. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to make everything pop, especially his confident pose. Want to see how this style works? Check out engraving.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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