Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, Lord Treasurer
1625
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1625
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Cecil, First Earl of Salisbury, Lord Treasurer is a 1625 ink by H. Stock, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a mustache and ruff collar. His face is framed by a decorative border with Latin words. Below, there’s a coat of arms and a long list of his titles in fancy handwriting. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the image depth. This style was common in Renaissance portraits. Check out how this was made with engraving.
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