Reverend Robert Bolton
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Reverend Robert Bolton is a 1632 ink by John Payne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious face. His hair and mustache are neatly drawn, and he wears a high-collared shirt. Above his head, two crossed objects—maybe scissors or shears—frame his face like a crown. Below, a wreath of leaves and flowers sits under a decorative arch. The image is an *engraving*, meaning it was carved into metal and printed. The artist used fine lines and shading to show depth, especially in the face and collar. Look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints this way.
