1679
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Henry Somerset, First Duke of Beaufort is a 1679 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait features a man with curly hair, wearing a lavish robe and holding a scepter. He is adorned with a large bow on his shoulder and a ruffled collar. The background is dark, with a subtle pattern of lines and shapes. At the bottom of the image, a coat of arms is displayed, accompanied by an inscription that provides information about the subject's title and affiliations. The text is written in an elegant, cursive script. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this portrait, explore the Baroque movement.
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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