John Thompson, Navigator
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Thompson, Navigator is a 1645 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a high-necked coat with buttons down the front. Around his head is a decorative frame with swirls and small drawings of ships and people. The tiny text at the bottom says *"Ingenio, non Stato Sapientia acquiritur"*—which roughly means "Wisdom is gained by wit, not by state." The year 1645 is tucked inside the frame, too. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines.
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