Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
1565
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1565
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, in a formal portrait. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. His face is the focus of the picture. The details in the portrait make it interesting. The artist paid close attention to Dudley's clothes and jewelry. To learn more about the methods used to create this portrait, look into the technique: engraving, cross-hatching.
