Who painted Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban?

Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban was painted by Thomas Cross in 1653.

Where can I see Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban?

Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban?

Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban

Thomas Cross , 1653

Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban is an ink print by the Baroque artist Thomas Cross. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St.

About this work

Overview

Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban is a print created by Thomas Cross in 1653 using the engraving technique.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a man dressed in formal attire, including a top hat, ruffled collar, and dark robe, holding a book in his right hand. The subject's identity is that of Francis Lord Verulam Viscount St. Alban.

Technique & Style

The engraving employs cross-hatching to achieve shading and texture, characteristic of the Baroque period's formal portraiture style.