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Sir Thomas Overbury, by Simon van de Passe, ink, 1621

Sir Thomas Overbury

Simon van de Passe

1621

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Sir Thomas Overbury is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Simon van de Passe
When & what style?
1621 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is an engraving of a man with a ruffled collar and a dark jacket. He is looking at us with a neutral expression. The background is a light color with some darker shading around the man. The man's face is detailed, with lines and shading that give it depth. His hair is short and neatly styled. The engraving is done in a style that was popular during the Renaissance. The artist who created this engraving was Simon van de Passe.

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