1674
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Robert Bruce, First Earl of Arlesbury is a 1674 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait depicts a man with long, curly hair, dressed in a dark robe with a white cape draped over his shoulders. He wears a large, ornate hat in his right hand and holds a sword at his side. The man is shown in a formal pose, with a serious expression on his face. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, with hints of foliage and architecture visible behind the subject. The engraving technique used in this portrait is characterized by the use of cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist, White, Robert, was a master of this technique, and it is evident in the intricate details of the subject's clothing and accessories. To learn more about the artist's work, look up 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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