Sir Walter Raleigh
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1650
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Walter Raleigh is a 1650 ink by Robert Vaughan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving features a man with a ruffled collar and ornate clothing, holding a sword. The background is dark, with a bookshelf visible in the upper right corner. A flag or banner is partially visible in the upper left corner. The man's attire and the presence of a sword suggest that he may be a military or noble figure. The bookshelf in the background adds a sense of learning or intellectual pursuits. This engraving is a great example of the Baroque movement's attention to detail and use of symbolism. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, look up the technique of engraving.
