Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset and His Countess
1651
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
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset and His Countess is a 1651 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man and woman standing side by side. The man wears a wide-brimmed hat, a dark coat with slashed sleeves, and a ruff collar. The woman has an elaborate ruff around her neck, a high-crowned hat with feathers, and a dress with a stiff bodice and puffed sleeves. Both are covered in detailed jewelry—necklaces, bracelets, and rings—and the woman holds a fan. The tiny lines crisscrossing their clothes create the shading, a trick called *cross-hatching*. This was a common way to add depth in engravings before photography. Look up engraving to see how artists built shadows with just lines.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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