1627
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Francis Hawkins is a 1627 ink by John Payne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a boy with curly hair, dressed in a ruffled collar and a dark coat. His face is round, and he’s looking straight ahead with a slight smile. Around him is a circle of text in old-fashioned handwriting, including his name and age. The text calls him a "child whose wit outstrips his years," hinting he’s smart for his age. The artist used fine lines and shading to give his face shape and texture. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints with just ink and lines.
John Payne (1607–1647) was an English engraver, who was one of the earliest exponents of the art of engraving in England. His best work was the finest produced by a native-born engraver working during the reign of Charles I.
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