Sir Thomas Smith
1617
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 Smith is a 1617 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a thick beard and a wide-brimmed hat. His ruffled collar is detailed, and he holds a folded paper in one hand. The background is plain, but the edges of the image curve inward like a frame. The text around him calls him "Sir Thomas Smith" and lists his titles, including "Knight" and "Governour" of trading companies. The style is precise, with lots of fine lines. Want to see how this was made? Look up engraving.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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