William Cecil, Lord Burleigh
1738
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1738
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
William Cecil, Lord Burleigh is a 1738 ink by Jacobus Houbraken, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a serious-looking man with a long beard and a black hat. He’s dressed in fancy clothes, holding a staff and surrounded by symbols of power. Below him, a small cherub sits with a dog, while a lion rests at the bottom. The name at the bottom reads *William Cecil, Lord Burleigh*, and the image was made in 1738. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving it a detailed look. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this carved intricate images.
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