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Thomas Cartwright, Puritan Divine

Unknown 19th Century

1683

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Thomas Cartwright, Puritan Divine is a 1683 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1683 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long beard and mustache. He’s wearing a high-collared robe with puffy sleeves, and his hand rests on his chest. The lines in his face are sharp, and his gaze feels direct. The name at the bottom reads *"M. THO. CARTWRIGHT,"* which likely stands for Thomas Cartwright. This image was made using a method called cross-hatching, where lots of small lines create shadows and texture. Want to see how this technique works up close? Check out engraving.