James, First Duke of Hamilton, as Marquis
1623
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1623
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
James, First Duke of Hamilton, as Marquis is a 1623 ink by William Marshall, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a fancy collar and dark coat. His hair curls at the edges, and he’s looking straight ahead with a serious face. The background is plain, but the border around him is packed with tiny text in a circle and a list of names below. The text names him as a duke and lists military titles, showing he was important. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making his clothes look detailed. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
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