Edward Seymour, First Duke of Somerset
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Edward Seymour, First Duke of Somerset is a 1620 ink by Magdalena van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long beard and a wide-brimmed hat. His face is serious, and he wears a chain around his neck. The background is plain, but the edges of the image have text in Latin, like a fancy frame. The artist used tiny lines to create shadows and details, which makes the face look three-dimensional. This kind of print was made by carving into metal—it’s called an engraving. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Magdalena van de Passe (1620–1620) was an artist.
See the richer artist page
