John Selden

About this work

The image is an engraving of a man's portrait, set within an oval frame. The man has long, wavy hair and is dressed in dark attire with a high collar and buttons down the front. The background of the engraving is a solid color, with no additional details or scenery visible. At the bottom of the engraving, a banner bears the inscription "JOHANNES SELDENUS Armig" in elegant script. Below this, a smaller text reads "Printed for Thomas Lee at the sign of the turks head in fleetstreet 1677 F.H.van.Houe fec." The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus squarely on the subject's portrait. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this engraving, explore the technique of cross-hatching.