Sir John Fortescue
1663
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
Sir John Fortescue is a 1663 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark robe and hat. His hands are clasped together, and he’s looking straight ahead. Below his chin is a small round emblem with a design inside it. The whole image is framed by a decorative border with text at the bottom naming him as a high-ranking official. The text says he was Lord Chief Justice and Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the robe look detailed. Want to know more? Check out engraving to see how artists like this made prints.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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