Patrick Hannay
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1622
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Patrick Hannay is a 1622 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair, a mustache, and a ruffled collar. His face is framed by a circular border with a woven texture, and there are small symbols in the corners. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his expression. The print was made using a technique that layers fine lines to build up shadows and details. This method was common in early portraits to create depth without color. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints before photography.
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