1674
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Benjamin Woodroffe, R.R.S., Canon of Christ Church, Oxford is a 1674 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man in a dark coat with wide cuffs and a high collar. His hair is curly, and he has a serious expression. Below him is a shield with a coat of arms showing a lion and some plants. This print uses fine lines to create shadows and texture, which makes the details pop. The frame around him is decorated with swirls and leaves. Next, look up *engraving* to see how artists like this made prints.
Robert White (1645 – 1703) was an English draughtsman and engraver. A Londoner, he was a pupil of David Loggan, and became a leading portrait engraver. White was celebrated for his original portraits, drawn in pencil on…
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