Lord Bacon, "Knowledge is Power"
1822
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1822
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lord Bacon, "Knowledge is Power" is a 1822 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image is a black-and-white engraving of a man's head and shoulders, dressed in 17th-century attire. He wears a ruffled collar, a dark jacket with ornate sleeves, and a tall hat. The man's face is turned slightly to his left, with a serious expression. His hair is curly, and he has a well-groomed beard. Below the portrait, there is text that reads "LORD BACON" and "KNOWLEDGE IS POWER." The text also includes a quote from Lord Bacon, along with some additional information about him. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Romanticism movement.
