Prince Rupert
1645
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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William Faithorne
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Prince Rupert is a 1645 by William Faithorne, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with curly hair and a serious expression. He’s wearing a fancy ruffled collar and a layered garment with buttons down the front. His right hand rests on his chest, and the background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The text below names him Prince Rupert, a high-ranking royal figure. The style looks polished and detailed, with strong contrasts between light and dark. Next, look up Baroque to see how this portrait fits into that bold, dramatic style.
William Faithorne (1616–1691) was a British artist, born in Greater London.
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