Artwork
Thomas de Thomasi
Thomas de Thomasi 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.
About this work
Overview
Thomas de Thomasi is a print portrait created through the medium of engraving.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a man with distinctive features, including a long beard and curly hair, dressed in attire that suggests a scholarly or intellectual persona. The surrounding objects, such as books and a globe, reinforce this interpretation.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases a high level of detail, with intricate lines and textures that convey depth and dimensionality. The style is characterized by a focus on realism and attention to detail, consistent with the artistic traditions of the time.
Context
The work is associated with the broader artistic movement of Romanticism, which emphasized emotion, individualism, and a focus on the human experience.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Sutton, Founder of the Charterhouse
Thomas Holland, Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and Rector of Exeter College
Thomas Becon, D.D.
Thomas Egerton, First Viscount of Brackley
Theodoor Van Loon
Thomas Howard, First Earl of Suffolk
Thomas Egerton, First Viscount of Brackley
Sir Thomas Overbury
Thomas Howard, First Earl of Suffolk
John Gerard, Herbalist