Artwork

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This engraving is a portrait print of a man from the Elizabethan era.

About this work

Overview

This engraving is a portrait print of a man from the Elizabethan era.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in formal attire, indicating high social status, and is identified as Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. He wears a feathered hat, cloak, and sword, and holds a medallion with the letters 'PSA'.

Technique & Style

The engraving features fine detail, achieved through techniques such as cross-hatching, capturing the subject's elaborate clothing and accessories.

Context

The portrait's formal tone and the subject's attire reflect the cultural and social norms of the Elizabethan era.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.