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Francis Bacon

George Vertue

1720

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century

Dominant colour

Francis Bacon is a 1720 ink by George Vertue, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: George Vertue
When & what style?: 1720 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white engraving of a man sitting in a chair. He wears a large, ruffled collar, a long coat with buttons, and a hat. His legs are crossed, and he holds a book in one hand while resting his chin on the other. The background looks like a stone wall with a curved top. The text below the image is in Latin, likely describing the man’s life or achievements. The style is detailed, with lots of lines to show shadows and fabric folds. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create these precise, textured prints.