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Sir Richard Whittington, by Renold Elstrack, ink, 1598

Sir Richard Whittington

Renold Elstrack

1598

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir Richard Whittington is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Renold Elstrack
When & what style?
1598 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man in a fancy outfit. He's wearing a big necklace and a hat, and he's holding a small animal, maybe a cat. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man's face is serious, and he's looking straight ahead. His clothes are very detailed, with lots of folds and textures. The engraving is very detailed, with lots of fine lines and shading. If you like this kind of art, you might want to check out more works from the Renaissance movement.

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