Edward Seymour, First Duke of Somerset
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with a long white beard and a dark hat pulled low. He’s wearing a fur collar and a chain around his neck, maybe a medal or a key. The border around him has fancy Latin text, like a title or a quote. The artist used fine lines to shade his face and clothes, making the fur look soft and the skin look real. The hat’s brim is slightly torn, which adds a small detail that feels oddly human. Want to see how artists used lines to create shadows like this? Look up engraving.
