Oliver Cromwell
1690
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1690
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in armor, holding a long sword. Behind him, a small figure kneels, and in the distance, ships and a battlefield are sketched in. At the bottom, a fancy coat of arms sits above a wall of Latin text. The artist used fine lines and shading to create depth, focusing on the man’s strong face and powerful stance. The text names him Oliver Cromwell, a leader from long ago. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints without paint.
