Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset
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
Robert Carr, Earl of Somerset is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man with curly hair and a ruffled collar. He's wearing a fancy outfit with a sash across his chest. The background is dark, and there's a lot of detail in his clothes and face. The man's expression is serious, and he's looking straight at you. His hair is neatly styled, and his collar is very fancy. The artist has used a lot of cross-hatching to create texture and depth in the image. This painting is an example of Renaissance art. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could look up the Renaissance movement.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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