Philip Herbert, Fourth Earl of Pembroke
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
Philip Herbert, Fourth Earl of Pembroke 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 dark coat with buttons, and a chain around his neck. Above his head, a coat of arms shows a crowned lion and other symbols. The text around the edges spells out his titles, like "Earl of Pembroke" and "Baron of Sherland." The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the fabric look real. The coat of arms and the text suggest this was meant to show off his status. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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