William Harvey, M.D.
1653
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
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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 Rosenwald Collection
William Harvey, M.D. is a 1653 ink by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is turned slightly to the side, and he’s wearing a ruffled shirt. The background is plain, but his head rests on a pedestal with the words *"William Harvey"* carved into it. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the face depth, a technique that makes the skin look almost three-dimensional. This kind of careful detail was common in portraits of the time. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this created intricate prints.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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