1695
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Camden is a 1695 ink by Robert White, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man dressed in fancy 17th-century clothes. He wears a ruffled collar, a chain of office, and a cloak draped over his shoulders. Above his head is a crown, and his face is framed by ornate scrollwork. The background is plain, but the edges of the print have detailed carvings and a coat of arms at the bottom. The name "William Camden" is written at the bottom, along with the year 1695. This print was made using a technique that creates fine lines and shading. 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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