Sir Francis Bacon
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
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
Sir Francis Bacon 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 serious-looking man with a thick beard and ruff collar. He wears a wide-brimmed hat and a heavy coat, holding a small object in his right hand. Above his head is a coat of arms with a shield and two small figures standing on either side. The text below his face reads "Honor Francis Bacon," and the image is framed by swirling decorative lines. This style of detailed linework is typical of the time. Look up engraving next to see how artists create these precise, textured prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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