Robert Bertie, First Earl of Lindsey
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Robert Bertie, First Earl of Lindsey is a 1616 ink by Robert van Voerst, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious expression. He has a mustache, curly hair, and is wearing a fancy collar with lace details. The background is plain, but his face is framed by a decorative border with text around it. The text around the man’s head reads *"Villegius Nobili"* and below it says *"The right Honourable and most noble Robert Bartu."* The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially in his hair and collar. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
