1672
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sir John Marsham, Writer on Chronology is a 1672 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 in a dark coat and lace collar. His curly hair is shoulder-length, and he wears a stern expression. Around him is a fancy frame with scrolls, a shield, and a banner with Latin words. The Latin text calls him "Sir John Marsham" and notes his age. The artist’s name, Robert White, is signed in the corner. Want to see more? Look up engraving to learn 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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