Sir Richard Whittington
1598
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Richard Whittington is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a fur-lined robe. He’s holding a small dog in one arm and a cross-shaped object in the other. Around his head is a wreath with Latin words that look fancy, and the edges of the image are packed with detailed patterns and coats of arms. The text below says this is a portrait of a man who did good works, like building hospitals and libraries. The artist signed it as "Elstrack," which is a bit unusual for the time. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these precise lines.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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