Daniel Featly, age 65
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a full beard and ruffled collar. He’s holding a small object in his left hand while resting his right hand on his chest. The background is plain, but the edges of the image are framed with decorative text and symbols, like a lion and a ship. The text around him says "Daniel Featly" and notes he’s 65 years old. The style looks old-fashioned, with careful lines and shading to show his face and clothes. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
