Roger Palmer, Earl of Castlemain
1671
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
Roger Palmer, Earl of Castlemain is a 1671 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 high collar. His face is framed inside a circle, and the background is plain except for a decorative border. Below the portrait, there’s a coat of arms with a crown and strange symbols, plus some text that reads *"The Right Hon. Roger Earl of Castlemaine Baron of Limbrick."* The text names the man and his titles, which were common for wealthy or powerful people back then. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the hair and clothes look detailed. This is an example of engraving, a printmaking technique where artists etch lines into metal plates.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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