William Dobson, Portrait Painter
1674
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1674
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Dobson, Portrait Painter is a 1674 ink by Josias English, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. His curly hair and beard frame a strong face, and he’s wearing a ruffled collar. The image is framed by a thick, oval border with a textured background. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the man’s face and clothing. This is an engraving, not a painting, which means it was etched into metal and printed. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
