Sir Thomas More, Lord Chacellor
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir Thomas More, Lord Chacellor is a 1621 ink by Jean Waldor, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a thick fur collar, a dark hat with a pointy top, and a chain with a round emblem. His right hand points at something while holding a rolled-up paper. The background is plain, and the whole image looks like it was etched into metal. The text at the bottom says this is an "effigy" of someone important—likely a historical figure. The style is detailed and precise, with lots of lines to show shadows and fabric folds. If you like this kind of portrait, look up engraving to see how artists create these sharp, textured images.
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