Sir Aston Cokayne
1669
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1669
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Aston Cokayne is a 1669 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait depicts a man with long, wavy hair adorned with a laurel wreath. He wears a dark jacket over a white shirt, which is tied at the shoulder with a ribbon. The subject's gaze is directed to the right, and his facial expression is neutral. The engraving features a quote from a poem at the bottom, which reads: "Come Reader draw thy purfe and be a guest / To our Parrals us; Tis the Muses feaft / The entertainment needs muft be divine / Apollo's th'Hoft where Cockains Headsy Sign." The background of the portrait is a simple, lined pattern. This engraving is characteristic of the Baroque movement, which is known for its dramatic lighting and detailed textures.
