Oliver Cromwell
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
Oliver Cromwell 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 serious-looking man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is the main focus, surrounded by a woven-textured border. Around him are four smaller circles with profiles of crowned heads—two men and two women—each labeled with names like *DAVID R.P.* and *SALOMON R.* The text at the bottom praises the man as a leader, calling him *Oliver Cromwell*. The tiny details in his hair and clothing are made with fine lines, giving it a textured look. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create depth with just lines.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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