Sir Francis Bacon
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Francis Bacon is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a man in a ruffled collar and a hat. He's looking at you with a serious expression. The background is a simple oval frame with lines. The man is wearing fancy clothes, which suggests he's an important person. The engraving style, with its cross-hatching, gives the image a lot of texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Renaissance movement.
