John Selden, Esq., Jurist and Antiquary
1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1644
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Selden, Esq., Jurist and Antiquary is a 1644 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white engraving of a serious-looking man with a mustache and curly hair. He’s framed inside a round border, staring straight ahead with a slight frown. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face. The print includes a handwritten note at the bottom, signed by the man himself in 1644. It’s labeled as a copy of an original portrait owned by the Earl of Leicester. Want to know more? Look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
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