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Robert Devereux, Third Earl of Essex

William Marshall

1646

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Robert Devereux, Third Earl of Essex is a 1646 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Marshall
When & what style?: 1646 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man with shoulder-length hair and a beard, wearing a dark shirt with a high collar. He holds a stick in his right hand and is framed by a circular border with text. The background is a light-colored wall with a curtain to the left. A small crown is visible in the top-left corner, and a bird-like figure is in the top-right corner. The text in the circular border is written in a formal, old-fashioned style. The engraving technique used to create this portrait is notable for its level of detail and realism. For more information on the artist who created this work, look up Marshall, William.