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Daniel Featly, age 65

William Marshall

1623

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Daniel Featly, age 65 is a 1623 ink by William Marshall, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Marshall
When & what style?: 1623 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a full beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark robe and a ruff collar, and his hands are clasped together. The background is plain, but the edges of the image have fancy text and symbols, like a shield and lions. The date at the top says "April 17, 1645," and the name "Daniel Featly" is written around the sides. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the portrait look detailed even though it’s just ink on paper. Look up engraving next to see how artists like this one create such precise images.