Artwork
Thomas Cavendish
Thomas Cavendish is an ink print by the Baroque artist Magdalena van de Passe. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraved portrait by Magdalena van de Passe, dated 1620, depicts Thomas Cavendish in a round frame. The black-and-white print showcases the artist's skill in creating detailed, shaded images.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows Thomas Cavendish wearing formal attire, including a ruffled collar and patterned jacket, with his right hand holding an object and his left resting on his chest. The dark background emphasizes his face.
Technique & Style
The engraving features fine lines that create shading, giving the portrait depth. The artist's use of engraving technique allowed for a detailed representation of Cavendish's attire and expression.
Artist & collection
Walter Devereux, First Earl of Essex
Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex
Alexander Nowell, Dean of Saint Paul's
Elizabeth's Tomb
Thomas Holland, Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford, and Rector of Exeter College
Sir Nicholas Bacon, Lord Keeper
Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, Protestant Martyr
Ambrose Dudley, Earl of Warwick
