Who painted Sir Francis Moore, M.P.?

Sir Francis Moore, M.P. was painted by William Faithorne in 1663.

Where can I see Sir Francis Moore, M.P.?

Sir Francis Moore, M.P. is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Sir Francis Moore, M.P.?

Sir Francis Moore, M.P. is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Sir Francis Moore, M.P.

William Faithorne , 1663

Sir Francis Moore, M.P. is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Faithorne. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Sir Francis Moore, M.P. is an engraving created by William Faithorne in 1663.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving is a portrait of a dignitary, likely Sir Francis Moore, holding a scroll and dressed in formal attire with a ruffled collar and cloak, set against a dark background within an oval frame.

Technique & Style

The engraving features intricate lines and cross-hatching to achieve shading and texture, characteristic of the Baroque period's attention to detail and depth.