Sir Richard Spencer, Ambassador to Holland
1611
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1611
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark coat with a high collar and a chain of buttons down the front. The background is plain, but his face is framed by a curved banner with Latin words. The text around him calls him an ambassador, which suggests he held an important job. The style looks old, with careful lines and shading to show his clothes and face. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
