The Right Honorable Sir Francis Bacon, Knight
1713
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1713
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Right Honorable Sir Francis Bacon, Knight is a 1713 ink by Michiel van der Gucht, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in old-fashioned clothes. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a ruffled collar, and a dark coat. His face is round, with a short beard and mustache. The background is a simple oval frame with a patterned border. The text below his face calls him "The R Hon: S’r Francis Bacon, Kn’t. Lord Keeper of the Gr. Seal of England." That means he held an important government job in England. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists used fine lines to create detailed portraits.
Michiel van der Gucht (1713–1713) was an artist.
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