Thomas Cartwright, Puritan Divine
1673
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1673
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thomas Cartwright, Puritan Divine is a 1673 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a beard and short hair. He’s wearing a high-collared robe with puffy sleeves, and his left hand rests near his chest. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his face. The name "M. THO. CARTWRIGHT" is written below, suggesting this is Thomas Cartwright, a religious figure. The image was made using lines and shading to create depth. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed portraits without color.
