1683
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary is a 1683 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with curly hair and a dark collar. His face is framed by a round, textured border with swirling patterns around it. Below the portrait, the name "Johannes Seldenus Armig" is written in fancy letters. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, giving the image depth. This style was common in early printed portraits. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made 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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