1619
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury is a 1619 ink by Claes Jansz Visscher, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You are looking at a portrait of William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury. The engraving shows a man with a hat and a ruffled collar, looking straight ahead. He is wearing a dark robe with a white shirt underneath. The portrait is done in a detailed style, with lots of lines and shading to show the textures of the clothing and the face. The background is a simple oval shape, with some lines and patterns around the edges. This style of engraving is similar to the work of other artists during the Renaissance period. If you want to see more art like this, check out the work of Visscher, Claes Jansz.
Claes Janszoon Visscher (1587 – 19 June 1652) was a Dutch Golden Age draughtsman, engraver, mapmaker, and publisher.
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