Robert Rich
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1616
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a fancy collar and patterned sleeve. His hair is curly, and he’s looking straight ahead with a serious face. The background is plain, but there’s a wavy border around him with Latin words like *"Nobilis"* and *"Dominus"* written along it. The text below his image calls him *"The Right Honourable Robert Rich"* and lists his titles. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and details, making the fabric look textured. Want to see more like this? Look up engraving.
