Artwork
Robert Greville, Lord Brooke
Robert Greville, Lord Brooke is an ink print by the Baroque artist Gerard Valck. It dates from 1678 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print is a portrait of Robert Greville, Lord Brooke, created by Gerard Valck in 1678 using a combination of engraving and etching techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Greville with curly hair, wearing formal attire consisting of a dark robe and white ruffled collar, his face directed at the viewer. A coat of arms is displayed below the oval-framed image.
Technique & Style
The engraving showcases intricate lines and shading, achieved through etching and drypoint techniques, which convey depth, texture, and a sense of realism, lending a lifelike quality to the subject.
Artist & collection
Sir Thomas Isham
Sir Thomas Isham
William Johnston, Marquess of Annandale
John Browne
Robert Bruce, First Earl of Arlesbury
Henry Bennett, Earl of Arlington
Roger Palmer, Earl of Castlemain
William Trumbull
John Hay, Earl of Tweeddale
James Drummond, Earl of Perth
Louis, Dauphin de France
Sir Robert Henley, Bart.