Sir Henry Wotton, Diplomatist and Poet
1654
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
1654
ink
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Dominant colour
Sir Henry Wotton, Diplomatist and Poet is a 1654 ink by Pierre Lombard, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a dark, textured robe. He’s holding a piece of paper and resting his chin on his hand, looking thoughtful. The background is plain, but his collar and cuffs are detailed with tiny lines. The word *PHILOSOPHER* is written above his head, and a key with the letters *F.C.* hangs from his belt. This suggests he might have been someone important. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create these precise lines.
