Artwork
Thomas Sutton, Founder of the Charterhouse
Thomas Sutton, Founder of the Charterhouse is an ink print by the Baroque artist Willem de Passe. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraved portrait of Thomas Sutton, created by Willem de Passe in 1620. It is a black-and-white image on a plain background.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts an older man with a full beard and ruff collar, identified by the surrounding text as Thomas Sutton, founder of a hospital. The circular border contains inscriptions that provide context for the subject.
Technique & Style
The engraving is characterized by precise, fine lines that create detailed shadows and textures. The style is typical of engravings from this period, which were known for their sharpness and detail.
Artist & collection
Johannes Meursius, Historian
Portrait of a Man with a Long Beard
Edward Seymour, First Duke of Somerset
Jacob Bornonius
John Gerard, Herbalist
John Caius, Co-Founder of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
John Gerard, Herbalist
Everardus Vorstius Medicinae
Alexander Ross, Chaplain to Charles I
Johan van Oldenbarneveldt