John White, D.D., Minister of Eccles
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1624
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John White, D.D., Minister of Eccles is a 1624 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man in a dark robe and ruff collar. He sits holding a small book in one hand and resting his other arm on the back of his chair. Around him, fancy scrolls and symbols frame his face, with Latin words like *"PROFESS"* and *"DOCTISSIMI"* written on them. The tiny details in his beard and clothing show the artist’s skill with fine lines. This kind of careful linework is called *engraving*. Next, look up engraving to see how artists carve images into metal plates.
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