John Ogilvy
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Ogilvy 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 with curly hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a dark collar with a small button or brooch at the neck. The background is plain, but the oval shape around him has a textured border. Below his face, there’s a small crest with a lion and a star inside a wreath. The name "Johannes Ogilvus" is written under the portrait, which might be a clue to who he was. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and detail—this is how they made it look three-dimensional. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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