Sir Walter Raleigh
1652
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 1652 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a man with a ruffled collar and a cloak over his shoulder. He is holding a stick in his right hand and looking straight at the viewer. The man's face is serious, and his hair is short and curly. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative border with words written in it. The artist who made this portrait was skilled at using lines to create details and textures. You might want to look up more works by Passe, Simon van de.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
See the richer artist page
