Artwork
John Aylmer, D.D., Bishop of London, Preceptor to Lady Jane Grey
John Aylmer, D.D., Bishop of London, Preceptor to Lady Jane Grey is an ink print by the Baroque artist Robert White. It dates from 1701 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This engraving is a portrait of John Aylmer, a notable figure in 16th-century England.
About this work
Overview
This engraving is a portrait of John Aylmer, a notable figure in 16th-century England. Created by Robert White in 1701, it is a black-and-white representation of Aylmer in his later years.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Aylmer with a long white beard and serious expression, wearing a dark robe. The inclusion of a coat of arms below the portrait, featuring a crown and crossed staffs, signifies his status as a bishop.
Technique & Style
The engraving is characterized by clear, linear detail, reflecting White's skill as a portrait engraver and his training under David Loggan. The use of a round border with thick, textured lines frames Aylmer's face, emphasizing the subject.
History & Provenance
Robert White, the artist, was a London-born draughtsman and engraver who worked primarily in portrait engraving. He created this work after his own pencil drawing on vellum, a medium for which he was particularly noted.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert White (1645 – 1703) was an English draughtsman and engraver. A Londoner, he was a pupil of David Loggan, and became a leading portrait engraver. White was celebrated for his original portraits, drawn in pencil on…
