Print Collection
1619
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1619
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a man in old-fashioned clothes staring right at you. The print is black and white, sharp lines around his face and coat collar. A poet named Michael Drayton, from 1619. Hole cut this print by hand, carving lines into a metal plate. Ink goes in the grooves, then paper gets pressed on top. It’s a rare look at a writer before photos. Next time you’re in the Victoria and Albert Museum, find this print there.
