Dr. John Blow, Musical Composer and Organist
1700
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1700
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dr. John Blow, Musical Composer and Organist is a 1700 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a high collar. He’s holding a piece of paper in his right hand, looking serious. The background has a fancy oval frame with swirls and a crest below his face. The name "Dr. John Blow" is signed at the bottom, and the image is made using lines carved into metal. This style is called engraving. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints this way.
