1674
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury is a 1674 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 a white beard and collar. He wears a dark hat and a robe with folds that catch the light. His face is framed by a thick, decorative border with a pattern of lines and curves. The text below his portrait calls him "Archbishop of Canterbury" and notes he was a "Privy Councillor." The coat of arms beside his name includes a bishop’s hat and crossed staffs. If you like this style, try looking up engraving to see how artists create detailed images with just lines.
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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