John Bate
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1630
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Bate is a 1630 ink by George Gifford, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and short curly hair. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and looks like he’s holding a small book or paper. The background is plain, and the whole image is framed inside a rounded shape. The text below says *"Vera Effiges Johannis Bate"*—meaning this is likely John Bate. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the face depth. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
