Sir Robert Stapylton, Dramatic Poet and Translator

About this work

This black-and-white portrait shows a man in a dark coat with wide cuffs and a high collar. His curly hair is shoulder-length, and he looks straight ahead with a calm face. Below the image, there’s a coat of arms and some Latin text. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on the man’s face and clothing. This style was common for detailed portraits in the 1600s. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints.