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John Speed

Salomon Savery

1632

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

John Speed is a 1632 ink by Salomon Savery, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Salomon Savery
When & what style?: 1632 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a wide-brimmed hat and ruffled collar. He’s holding a rolled-up paper in one hand and resting the other on his chest. The background shows a curtain and a small bird on a perch, with a map or drawing on the wall. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the image depth. This style was common in early 1600s portraits. Check out engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.