Sir Walter Raleigh
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a short beard and mustache. He’s wearing a ruffled collar and a chain over his chest, looking straight ahead. The image is framed by a wreath with words like *"VERA EFFIGIES"* and *"IN MODO"* written around it. The text below calls him *"Sir Walter Raleigh"* and adds a motto: *"Be true and of the honourable."* The detailed lines show how the artist used shading to create depth. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.
