Sir Christopher Wren
1713
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1713
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a big wig and fancy coat. His face is serious, with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. The collar of his shirt has buttons, and the edges of his coat are detailed with small lines. The print is signed and dated 1713 at the bottom, showing the man’s name in Latin. This was a common way to honor important people back then. If you like this style, look up Baroque.