Edward Cecil, Viscount Wimbledon
1618
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Edward Cecil, Viscount Wimbledon is a 1618 ink by Simon 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 old-fashioned clothes. He wears a fur collar and a chain of office around his neck, holding a rolled-up document in one hand. Around his head is a fancy wreath with words like "Honoris Dux" and "Magnus Dux," and the background has swirling scrolls with more text. The tiny lines and shading create deep shadows, making the face and details stand out. This style was used to show power and importance in portraits. Next, look up engraving to see how artists used this technique to make detailed prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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