John Bate, Writer
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Bate, Writer is a 1635 ink by George Gifford, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a mustache and curly hair. He’s holding a small object in his right hand—maybe a tool or a key—and his left hand rests on his chest. The background is plain, and the edges of the image are framed by a decorative border. The text below says *"Vera Effiges Johannis Bate"* (true likeness of John Bate), so this is a portrait of a man named John Bate. The style looks detailed and textured, which fits the Baroque period. If you like this, check out engraving to see how artists create these kinds of prints.
