Sir Kenelm Digby
1631
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1631
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Kenelm Digby is a 1631 ink by Robert van Voerst, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a dark robe. He’s holding a piece of paper in one hand and resting his other hand on his chest. The background is plain, but his face is detailed—curly hair, a strong jaw, and a serious look. The name at the bottom reads *D. Kenelm Digby*, and it calls him a knight and astrologer to King Charles of Great Britain. The artist’s name, Voerst, is also carved in. Want to see more? Check out engraving to learn how this kind of print was made.
