Thomas Cavendish
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Thomas Cavendish is a 1620 ink by Willem de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting is a portrait of a man, possibly a historical figure, with curly hair and a mustache. He is wearing a fancy shirt with a high collar and a cloak over his shoulder. The background is dark, which makes the man stand out. The man is holding a cloth in his right hand, and his left hand is resting on a table or a ledge. There are some words written around the edge of the painting, but they are hard to read. This painting is an example of Baroque art, which was popular in Europe during the 17th century. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.
Willem de Passe (1598–1637) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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