Tobias Matthew, D.D., Archbishop of York
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a serious-looking man in a high collar and robe, holding a long staff. His face is framed by an ornate oval border with Latin words wrapped around it. Above his head, a coat of arms sits between two small winged figures. The print looks old, with tiny lines creating shadows and texture—this is how the artist built up the details. The words around the border and at the bottom are in Latin, which was common for important portraits back then. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists used metal plates to create prints like this.
