Thomas Percy
1645
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Crispijn van de Passe I
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thomas Percy is a 1645 ink by Crispijn van de Passe I, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a man in a wide-brimmed hat and ruffled collar, staring off to the side. Around him, a fancy frame holds four small scenes: people on horseback, a ship, a building, and a group of figures. The text at the top calls him "Thomas Percy" and lists titles like "Magni Britanniae Regis Stipendiarius." The tiny scenes look like symbols of his work or status—maybe jobs or honors. The text at the bottom is in Latin, likely explaining who he was. Next, check out engraving to see how artists carved these detailed lines.
Crispijn van de Passe I (1564–1637) was an artist, born in Arnemuiden.
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