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Sir Martin Frobisher

Willem de Passe

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Sir Martin Frobisher is a 1620 ink by Willem de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Willem de Passe
When & what style?: 1620 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a white beard and mustache. He’s wearing a dark collar and a chain around his neck, looking straight ahead with a serious expression. The oval frame has text around it, including the name "SIR MARTIN FROBISHER" at the top. The image is an engraving, which means it was carved into metal and printed. The lines and shading create a 3D effect, especially on his face and clothes. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.