Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex 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 a serious-looking man in his 50s. He’s wearing a dark hat, a fur-lined robe, and a chain around his neck. His hands rest on a piece of paper or a book, and the background is plain, putting all focus on him. The name "Thomas Cromwell" is written below the image, and the style looks old-fashioned. This is an engraving, not a painting, which means it was etched into metal and printed. 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
