Henry Rich, Earl of Holland, K.G.
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Rich, Earl of Holland, K.G. 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 curly hair and a stiff white collar. He’s wearing a dark coat over a ruffled shirt, and his face has a serious, slightly smug look. The background is plain, keeping all the focus on his face and clothes. The text below names him as a high-ranking noble with lots of titles—like "Earl of Holland" and "Knight of the Garter." The artist signed it as an engraving, which means it was etched into a metal plate instead of painted. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists used lines to create depth.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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