Artwork
Sir Francis Moore, M.P.
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. Sir Francis Moore, M.
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.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
