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Vincent Voiture, by William Faithorne, ink, 1670

Vincent Voiture

William Faithorne

1670

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Vincent Voiture is a 1670 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Faithorne
When & what style?
1670 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and curly hair. He’s wearing a dark coat with a white lace collar and a chain around his neck. The background is plain, and the whole image sits inside a circular frame with a decorative border. The text below the image is a poem praising the man’s sharp mind. His clothes look fancy, like someone important from long ago. If you like this style, look up *engraving*.

About the artist

Portrait of William Faithorne
Artist

William Faithorne

William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.

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