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Sir Thomas Docwra, Knight of Malta

William Rogers

1602

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Charles V

Dominant colour

Sir Thomas Docwra, Knight of Malta is a 1602 ink by William Rogers, a Baroque work, depicting Charles V, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Rogers
When & what style?: 1602 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man in a suit of armor. He's posing with a confident expression. The details in the armor and clothes are very precise, which suggests the artist paid close attention to these things, and the subject might be an important person. The man in the painting is Sir Thomas Docwra, a Knight of Malta, which was a prestigious title at the time. This title tells us that Sir Thomas was part of a group that valued honor and service. You can learn more about the artist who created this image by looking at the work of artist: Rogers, William.