Sir Thomas Overbury
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Thomas Overbury is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a ruffled collar and a dark jacket with a high collar. The man's face is turned slightly to his right, and he has a serious expression. The portrait is an engraving, and the artist has used cross-hatching to create shading and texture. The background of the portrait is plain, which helps to focus attention on the man's face and clothing. The level of detail in the portrait is impressive, especially in the man's clothing and facial features. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look up the artist Passe, Simon van de.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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