Sir Francis Vere
1657
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
Dominant colour
Sir Francis Vere is a 1657 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a ruffled collar and dark clothing. He’s looking slightly to the side, with short dark hair and a serious expression. Above his head, the words *Medio Et Tempore* curve in an ornate frame, and below, the name *Sr. Francis Vere* is written in a simple line. The texture of the lines shows this is an engraving, not a painting. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth in the man’s face and fabric. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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