John Mordaunt, Viscount Mordaunt
1654
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 Mordaunt, Viscount Mordaunt 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 in a dark collar and armor. His face is serious, with short curly hair and a slight frown. Around his head is a fancy frame filled with coats of arms, crowns, and Latin words like *Prohibet* and *Fortuna*. The Latin text at the bottom calls him "John Mordaunt" and lists his titles. The armor and crests suggest he was someone important, maybe a nobleman or soldier. The style looks very detailed, almost like it was carved into metal. If you like this kind of careful, precise art, look up *engraving*.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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