Artwork
Thomas Wentworth, Comte de Strafford
Thomas Wentworth, Comte de Strafford is an ink print by the Baroque artist Charles Simonneau. It dates from 1697 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower center in plate: THOMAS WENTWORTH / Comte de Strafford; bottom left: Wander Werff pinxit-; bottom right: Car. Simonneau sculpsit; verso in graphite lower left: 3/
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Overview
This engraving on laid paper, created in 1697 by Charles Simonneau, depicts Thomas Wentworth, Comte de Strafford.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Wentworth in armor with curly hair and a mustache, set against a cloudy sky within a circular frame. His name and title are inscribed below.
Technique & Style
The engraving is characterized by a detailed, realistic style with fine lines and textures, typical of the period.
Context
This work is associated with the Baroque movement, known for its elaborate and detailed artistic expressions.
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