1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir John Wildman is a 1642 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a man with curly hair, a wide collar, and a large hat. His face is serious, and he wears a bow tie with a fancy knot. Behind him, a small landscape of buildings and trees is drawn faintly. The artist used a technique that creates fine lines and shading. This style was common in the 1600s for detailed portraits. Look up etching to see how artists like this made their marks.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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