Sir Philip Sidney
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in armor, holding a glove in one hand and a scroll in the other. His face is serious, with a mustache and short hair. Around him, there are small figures and symbols—like a crown, a shield, and a banner with Latin words. The Latin text below says he was a knight who died in battle. The artist’s name, *Elstrack*, is signed at the bottom, and the style looks old-fashioned, like something from a long time ago. If you like this style, look up engraving next to see how artists made prints like this.
