William Harvey, M.D.
1653
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
William Harvey, M.D. is a 1653 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man’s head and shoulders. He’s wearing a high-collared shirt with ruffles, and his hair is curly. The background is plain, but the man’s face is detailed—you can see his wrinkles and the shape of his ears. The name “Guil. Harv.” is carved into the base of the pedestal he’s standing on. That’s short for William Harvey, a doctor who studied blood circulation. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn how artists like this create sharp, precise lines.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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