Artwork
Richard Hooker
Richard Hooker is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Faithorne. It dates from 1662 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving, created by William Faithorne in 1662, is a portrait of Richard Hooker. It is a print that showcases Faithorne's skill in capturing detail and texture.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Hooker within an ornate frame, surrounded by decorative elements such as cherubs, leaves, and symbolic objects like a globe, book, and shell, which may allude to his life and work.
Technique & Style
Faithorne's engraving technique emphasizes texture and shading through the use of fine lines, subtle tone variations, and cross-hatching, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality in the image.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
Tobias Matthew, D.D., Archbishop of York
Dr. Robert Fludd, Physician and Rosicrucian
John Donne
Jesper Rasmussen Brochmand
Richard Bancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury
Edward Seymour, First Duke of Somerset
John Goodwin
Lancelot Andrews, Bishop of Ely and Winchester
Abbot George, Archbishop of Canterbury
Rev. Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich