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Matthew Parker

Michael Tyson

1573

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Portrait

Dominant colour

Matthew Parker is a 1573 ink by Michael Tyson, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Michael Tyson
When & what style?: 1573 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

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. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists made prints like this.