John Donne
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Donne is a 1637 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man. He’s inside a round frame, wearing a dark coat with a white collar and a chain around his neck. His right hand holds a small object, maybe a key or a ring. The background is plain, with a few lines of text around the edges. The text below the portrait talks about youth and wisdom, suggesting this man’s later years were his best. The style is simple but detailed, with lots of fine lines to create shadows. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints using metal plates.
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