Cuthbert Sydenham
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark, ruffled collar and jacket. He’s holding a folded paper in his left hand, resting it on his chest. His hair is curly, and his expression is serious but calm. The text at the bottom says this is *Cuthbert Sydenham*, made in 1654. The artist used a technique that creates fine lines and shading—this isn’t paint, but metal. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
