1635
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
George Wither, Poet is a 1635 ink by John Payne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a lace collar, and a chain around his neck. The background is plain, but the edges of the image curve around him like a frame, with the words "PORTRAIT OF GEORGE WITHER, POET" written along the border. The lace collar and chain suggest he was someone of importance. The text below the image reads like a poem about time and beauty. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
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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