William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale
1702
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1702
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale is a 1702 ink by John Smith, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. His face is serious, and he wears a lace cravat. Around him is a fancy frame filled with coats of arms and symbols. The title at the bottom names him William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale. The image is made using a printmaking method, not paint. Next, look up engraving to see how this kind of detailed portrait was made.
