Artwork
John White, D.D., Minister of Eccles
John White, D.D., Minister of Eccles is an ink print by the Baroque artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The work is an engraved portrait of John White, D.
About this work
Overview
The work is an engraved portrait of John White, D.D., a minister of ecclesiastical standing. Rendered in black and white, the print presents the subject seated in a dark robe with a ruff collar, holding a small book in one hand while his other arm rests on the back of his chair.
Subject & Meaning
White is depicted as a learned cleric, indicated by the scholarly attire and the presence of a book, a traditional symbol of theological study. The surrounding ornamental scrolls and Latin inscriptions such as *PROFESS* and *DOCTISSIMI* reinforce his academic and religious authority.
Technique & Style
The image was produced by engraving, a printmaking process that involves incising fine lines into a metal plate. The artist’s control of line is evident in the delicate rendering of the beard, fabric folds, and intricate decorative elements that frame the portrait.
History & Provenance
The print is identified as a portrait of John White, D.D., though further details about its date, creator, or ownership history are not supplied in the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Perkins, D.D.
Carolus van Utenhoven
William Perkins, D.D.
Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York
Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells
Thomas Taylor, D.D.
Thomas Sutton, Founder of the Charterhouse
Tobias Matthew, D.D., Archbishop of York
John Gerard, Herbalist
John Sym, Rector of Leigh and Essex
William Teelinck
Francis White, Bishop of Ely