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Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk

Lucas Emil Vorsterman

1635

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Thomas Howard, Third Duke of Norfolk is a 1635 ink by Lucas Emil Vorsterman, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Lucas Emil Vorsterman
When & what style?: 1635 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. He wears a dark hat, a heavy fur-lined robe, and a chain around his neck. One hand grips a long staff, while the other rests on his chest. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The text at the bottom names him Thomas Howard, but the artist’s mark says *Lucas Vorsterman* made this as an engraving. The tiny lines and shading show how detailed the work is. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved images into metal.