1681
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Browne is a 1681 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 round, and he has a serious expression. Below him is a fancy coat of arms with strange symbols and a crown on top. The text under the image says "Joannis Browne Regius Chirurgus Ordinarius," which means he was a royal surgeon. The artist’s name, Robert White, is signed in the corner. If you like this style, check out the technique: engraving.
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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