Sir Walter Raleigh
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 Walter Raleigh is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white portrait shows a bearded man in a ruff collar and fancy coat. His hands rest on a book or paper, and he wears a serious expression. Around his head is a scroll with Latin words, and below is a coat of arms. The text calls it a "true and lively portraiture" of Sir Walter Raleigh, a well-known figure. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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