Christopher Chelys Simpson
1667
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christopher Chelys Simpson is a 1667 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man with shoulder-length hair, wearing a dark robe over a white collar. The man's face is the central focus of the image. The engraving is done in a cross-hatching style, with closely spaced parallel lines that create shading and texture. The background of the image is a dark, mottled gray. The engraving is a portrait of Christopher Chelys Simpson, created by William Faithorne in 1667. If you're interested in learning more about the artist, you could look up William Faithorne.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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