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John Harington, Second Baron of Exton, by Magdalena van de Passe, ink, 1620

John Harington, Second Baron of Exton

Magdalena van de Passe

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

John Harington, Second Baron of Exton 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 shows a man with short, curly hair and a ruffled collar. He's wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front. The background is dark, with a lighter oval around the man's head and shoulders. The man's face is serious, and he's looking straight ahead. His collar is fancy, with lots of folds and creases. The jacket is simple, but the buttons are decorative. This portrait is an example of Baroque art, which often featured detailed, realistic depictions of people and things.

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