1698
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Purcell, Musical Composer is a 1698 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 ruffled collar. His face is serious, and he’s looking slightly to the side. The background is plain, but the edges of the oval frame have fancy scrollwork and a coat of arms below. The name "Henricus Purcell" is written at the bottom, and the print says it was made by Robert White. This was likely a way to honor a famous composer back then. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed 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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