Artwork
Matthew Parker

Matthew Parker is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Michael Tyson. It dates from 1573 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The artist signed it with a tiny mark at the bottom, and the date "1573" is written in the corner.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in old-fashioned clothes. He wears a dark hat, a high collar, and a heavy robe with fur trim. His hands rest on a book or papers, and he holds a ring on his right hand. The background is simple, with a window showing a view of buildings and a hanging lamp.
The artist signed it with a tiny mark at the bottom, and the date "1573" is written in the corner. The words below seem to be a dedication to the man pictured.
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Overview
This etching is a portrait of Matthew Parker, created in 1573. The print is a black-and-white depiction of a man in formal attire, attributed to Michael Tyson.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is shown wearing old-fashioned clothing, including a dark hat and fur-trimmed robe, with his hands resting on a book or papers. The inscription below the image is a dedication to the man portrayed, who is identified as Matthew Parker.
Technique & Style
The etching features a simple background with a window view and a hanging lamp. The artist's signature is visible as a small mark at the bottom, alongside the date '1573' in the corner.
History & Provenance
The print is dated 1573 and attributed to Michael Tyson, who signed it with a small mark.











