Artwork
John Wallis, Mathematician
John Wallis, Mathematician is an ink print by the Renaissance artist David Loggan. It dates from 1578 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving is a portrait of the mathematician John Wallis, created by David Loggan.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Wallis wearing a dark robe and hat, with shoulder-length hair, set against a plain background within an oval frame accompanied by text.
Technique & Style
The work is an engraving, a printmaking technique used to produce detailed images.
History & Provenance
The engraving was created in 1678 by David Loggan, a known artist of the period.
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