John Colet, D.D.
1684
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
John Colet, D.D. is a 1684 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark robe and hat. He’s holding an open book in his left hand while his right hand rests on it. The background looks like a simple arched frame with two small crests at the top. The text below says this is John Colet, a doctor of divinity who died in 1519. The artist’s name, Faithorne, is signed in the corner. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal plates.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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