Rev. Arthur Hildersam
1627
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1627
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with a beard and ruff collar. He’s holding an open book in one hand and gesturing with the other, as if speaking or teaching. The background has a patterned texture, and a small shield with a crest sits in the corner. The text below his image calls him a "Reverend Minister of Jesus Christ," which hints he was likely a religious figure. The detailed lines and shading give it a three-dimensional feel. This is an example of engraving, a technique where artists etch designs into metal plates.
