1627
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir William Wadd is a 1627 ink by John Payne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is an engraving of a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a hat and a ruffled collar. He is dressed in dark clothing with a high collar and buttons down the front. The background is dark, with a coat of arms in the upper right corner. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate lines and textures that give the image depth and dimension. The engraving style, with its use of cross-hatching, is reminiscent of the Baroque movement.
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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