Thomas Killigrew
1664
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Thomas Killigrew is a 1664 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man in a big wig and fancy coat, leaning back with one hand on his chin. He’s holding a scroll with a list of titles like "The Prisoners" and "The Princess." Next to him is a small dog, and in the top corner, a smaller portrait of another man with a crown. The background has a throne and some text at the bottom describing his roles. The text says this is Thomas Killigrew, a page to the king. The way the lines are carved into the metal—super tight and detailed—makes the shadows pop. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this carved every line by hand.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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