John La Motte
1656
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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
John La Motte is a 1656 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 expression. He wears a large, ruffled collar and a hat with a flat brim. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame are filled with tiny lines that create texture. The text below says the man was a London citizen, born in 1577 and died in 1655. His coat of arms sits at the bottom of the oval, adding a touch of detail. This is made using engraving, a technique where lines are carved into metal to create the image.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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