1684
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury is a 1684 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 high collar and a wig. He’s holding a fancy coat of arms with a cross on it. The background is plain, but his face is detailed—you can see the wrinkles and the way his hands rest on the arms of the chair. The text below his name calls him "Archbishop of Canterbury," which was a big job in the church. The artist used lines to create shadows and depth, making the face pop out. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists use lines to make 3D effects.
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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