Artwork
Sir Peter Lely
Sir Peter Lely is an ink print by the Baroque artist Isaak Beckett. It dates from 1684 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, created around 1684, is a portrait of Sir Peter Lely executed in mezzotint on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man, identified as Sir Peter Lely, with curly hair and a serious expression, holding a folded paper or letter. His attire includes a dark, ruffled collar and a loose jacket.
Technique & Style
The artist, Isaak Beckett, employed mezzotint to achieve a range of tonal values, using chiaroscuro to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face by contrasting light and shadow.
History & Provenance
The print is the work of Isaak Beckett, created circa 1684, and is a representation of Sir Peter Lely.
Artist & collection
