George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham
1654
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
George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham is a 1654 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and a thick beard. He’s wearing a fancy collar covered in tiny dots, and his hair is curly. Around his head is a circle of letters spelling out his name and titles. The background looks like woven lines, and the whole image is framed with decorative text. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the face stand out. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one made prints with sharp tools.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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