Henry Garnett
1582
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1582
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Henry Garnett is a 1582 ink by Johan Wierix, a Renaissance work, depicting Francis of Assisi, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a man, Henry Garnett, in a simple frame. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The artist, Johan Wierix, made this engraving with lots of details, which is interesting because it was made a long time ago, and it's still very clear. The details in the engraving are what make it special. Wierix was very good at making small lines that create shadows and textures. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: engraving.
