Edward Cecil, Viscount Wimbledon
1617
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1617
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Edward Cecil, Viscount Wimbledon is a 1617 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with short hair and a beard, wearing a ruffled collar and ornate clothing. He holds a long stick in his right hand. The image is surrounded by an oval frame with text and decorative elements, including trumpets and a coat of arms. The man's attire and the frame's design suggest a formal, dignified atmosphere. The level of detail and realism in the portrait are notable, with intricate textures and shading used to create a sense of depth and dimension. The artist's use of cross-hatching and engraving techniques adds to the overall sense of sophistication and refinement. Check out more works by Simon van de Passe.
