Franciscus de Mendosa
1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Franciscus de Mendosa is a 1600 ink by Jacob Matham, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a ruffled collar. His face fills a round frame, and the background is plain except for text around the edges. The lines are sharp and detailed, especially in his beard and clothing folds. The text names him "Francisco de Mendosa" and calls him "Admirante de Aragón," hinting at his rank. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the fabric look real. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like Matham made prints like this.
