Thomas Scott, Geographer and Theologian
1650
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man in a ruff collar. His face fills most of the frame, surrounded by a decorative oval border. Around the edge, the name "Thomas Scott" is written in fancy letters, and there’s a small banner at the bottom with more text. The lines in the portrait are made by a technique called cross-hatching, where crisscrossed lines create shadows. This was a common way to add depth to engravings. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
