Sir Richard Grenville, Naval Commander
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Richard Grenville, Naval Commander is a 1620 ink by Magdalena van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a portrait of Sir Richard Grenville, a naval commander. He's depicted from the chest up, facing forward with a serious expression. He has short, white hair and a beard, and he's wearing a ruffled collar and a patterned jacket. The portrait is surrounded by an oval border with text, including the subject's name. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The engraving technique used creates a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
Magdalena van de Passe (1620–1620) was an artist.
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