Sir William Sanderson
1658
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 William Sanderson is a 1658 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and he’s wearing a ruffled shirt with a small button. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame have a textured, woven look. The Latin text below says “Gulielmus Sandersonus,” which matches the title *Sir William Sanderson*. The date 1658 is printed in the corner, showing when this was made. If you like this style, check out engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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