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William Whitaker, D.D., Master of Saint John's College, Cambridge, by Magdalena van de Passe, ink, 1620

William Whitaker, D.D., Master of Saint John's College, Cambridge

Magdalena van de Passe

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

William Whitaker, D.D., Master of Saint John's College, Cambridge 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 black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with a beard and a wide-brimmed hat. He’s holding a book open in his hands and wearing a ruffled collar. The background is plain, with just a few lines of text at the bottom. The name at the bottom reads *William Whitaker*, and the text praises his work. The artist’s name isn’t visible, but the style looks precise and detailed. If you like this kind of art, check out engraving.

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