1701
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Aylmer, D.D., Bishop of London, Preceptor to Lady Jane Grey is a 1701 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and serious expression. His face is framed by a round border with thick, textured lines, and he wears a dark robe. Below the portrait, there’s a small coat of arms with a crown and crossed staffs. The text at the bottom names him "The Rt. Rev. D. John Aylmer," and notes he was once a bishop. The artist’s signature, "R. White sculps," is in the corner. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
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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