Henry Montagu, First Earl of Manchester
1639
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1639
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows a man with a serious expression, wearing a ruffled collar and a fur-trimmed coat. He has a small, pointed beard and mustache. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The engraving technique used in this portrait creates a detailed and textured image. The artist's use of cross-hatching adds depth and dimension to the subject's face and clothing. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Hove, Frederik Hendrik van den.
