Duke of Alva
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1642
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Duke of Alva is a 1642 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man with a long, bushy beard and mustache, wearing a high-collared shirt. The image is rendered in black and white, with intricate cross-hatching creating texture and depth. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his expression is serious. A caption at the bottom of the engraving reads "FERDINAND Alvarez de Toledo Duke of Alva, Viceroy of the Netherlands under Philip the 2d. He dyed in Portugall Anno Dni 1582. in the 75 yeare of his Age." This provides context for the subject of the engraving. The level of detail and realism achieved through cross-hatching makes this engraving a notable example of the Baroque movement.
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