Sir Bevil Grenville
1684
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Sir Bevil Grenville is a 1684 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 mustache. He’s dressed in a fancy, buttoned-up coat, holding a folded piece of paper or cloth in one hand. The background is filled with swirling leaves and a wreath-like frame, giving it a decorative, almost formal look. The text at the bottom names him "Anglorum Magnanimus Bevil Grenville," which sounds like a title or honor. The numbers "Etat. 39" and "1640" might mean he was 39 years old in that year. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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