1679
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Somerset, Earl of Worcester, First Dukeof Beaufort is a 1679 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a man with long, curly hair and a ruffled collar, wearing a dark coat adorned with intricate designs and a large bow on his left shoulder. He is seated, with his right hand resting on a table or chair, and his left hand holding a sword. The man's attire and accessories suggest a high level of wealth and status, and the detailed engravings on his coat and the background of the painting add to the overall sense of opulence. The use of cross-hatching techniques creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject's face and hands. The painting is a portrait of Henry Somerset, Earl of Worcester, First Duke of Beaufort, and it is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. To learn more about the artist's use of engraving and cross-hatching techniques, look up the artist: White, Robert.
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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