Artwork
John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary
John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary is an ink print by the Baroque artist John Chantry. It dates from 1661 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
About this work
Overview
John Selden, Jurist and Antiquary is a black-and-white engraving created in 1661 by John Chantry.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving is a portrait of John Selden, identified as a learned antiquary, or scholar of antiquities. The text accompanying the image describes it as a 'true and lively portraiture' of Selden.
Technique & Style
The print features a detailed, framed portrait with a decorative border resembling rope or vines. The subject's dark collar is set against a light background, emphasizing his facial features.
