John Milton
1670
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
John Milton is a 1670 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 serious face. He’s wearing a high collar with a ruffled edge, and his hands rest on a dark oval frame. The background is plain, but the lines around his head create a 3D effect. The text at the bottom says "Joannis Miltoni Effigies," which means it’s a portrait of John Milton. It was made in 1670 using a method that carves lines into metal. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just lines.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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