William Winstanley, Poet and Compiler
1687
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1687
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a bearded man’s head on a pedestal, looking serious. Above him, two winged kids hold up a wreath with the word “immortality” written on it. Below the pedestal, there are smaller carvings of lions and names like Homer and Chaucer. The print was made in 1687 to honor a man who wrote and collected poems. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth. Want to see how this was made? Look up engraving.
