1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Thomas Wentworth, First Earl of Stafford 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 a mustache and curly hair, wearing a dark coat with a high collar. His left hand rests on his chest, and his right hand hangs loosely at his side. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face and clothing. The small text at the bottom names him Thomas Wentworth, a high-ranking official in Ireland. The artist used fine lines to create shading, giving the image depth without color. Next, check out the technique: engraving, cross-hatching to see how artists like this made detailed portraits.
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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