George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham
1621
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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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in fancy 17th-century clothes. He’s wearing a ruffled collar, a doublet with buttons, and a long coat. His hands rest on a sword hilt, and he sits in a chair with a serious expression. The border around him is packed with symbols: scrolls with words, a crown, and two small figures holding shields. The text below names him "The Right Honorable Lord George Villiers," but the details are small and crowded. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists cut lines into metal to print images.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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