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David Whitehead, D.D., Chaplain to Anne Boleyn

Magdalena van de Passe

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

David Whitehead, D.D., Chaplain to Anne Boleyn is a 1620 ink by Magdalena van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Magdalena van de Passe
When & what style?: 1620 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait is an engraving of a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a hat and a fur-trimmed coat. He is seated at a table with his hands clasped together in front of him. The background is dark, with a subtle texture that suggests a woven fabric. The man's facial expression is serious, with a hint of introspection. His eyes are cast downward, as if lost in thought. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and shading that give the image a sense of depth and dimensionality. The use of cross-hatching techniques adds texture and visual interest to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. For more information on this technique, look up cross-hatching.