Sir Thomas More
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Thomas More 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 16th-century clothes. He’s wearing a dark hat, a fur-lined robe, and a chain around his neck. His right hand holds a small object—maybe a book or a paper—while his left rests on a shield with a crest. The background has fancy scrollwork and Latin words wrapped around him like a frame. The text below says this is "the true Portraiture of S' Thomas More," who was a Lord Chancellor of England. His death year, 1534, is also noted. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists carved these sharp lines.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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