Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset and His Countess
1651
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
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Renold Elstrack
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset and His Countess is a 1651 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This engraving shows a man and woman standing side by side. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and a long coat with detailed embroidery. The woman has an elaborate headdress with feathers and jewels, layered necklaces, and a high-collared gown with intricate lace patterns. Both stand on a patterned floor, and a coat of arms appears in the top right corner. The text at the bottom names the man as Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset, and the woman as Lady Francis, his wife. Their clothing and the coat of arms suggest they were wealthy and powerful. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images like this using only lines.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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