Sir William Davenant
1672
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1672
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a wreath around his head. His face is serious, and he’s wearing a dark, ruffled collar. The background is plain, but the oval frame has thick, textured lines around it. The name at the bottom reads *Sir William Davenant*, and the artist’s mark says *W. Faithorne Sculp*. This is a print, not a painting—it’s made using tiny etched lines. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
