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-collared shirt with a lace trim, and his hands are tucked under his chin. The background is a simple oval frame with lines radiating outward like sunbursts. The name at the bottom reads *Joannis Miltoni*, and the date says 1670. This isn’t a painting—it’s an engraving, where the artist carved lines into metal to create the image. Next, check out how this was made with engraving.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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