William Faithorne

Faithorne the Elder, William
Faithorne, William I

English, 1616 - 1691

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The image depicts a man from the waist up, seated with his body turned slightly to one side. His facial features include a prominent nose and full lips, framed by long, wavy hair that falls past his shoulders. He is dressed in a dark, elegant garment with voluminous sleeves, and a large, light-colored cravat is tied neatly at his neck. The man is holding a document with a circular emblem or portrait and text. The background includes architectural elements like a column and a window on the right, showing a faint landscape with mountains and a cloudy sky.
William Faithorne, Thomas Flatman, c. 1690, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.9

Thomas Flatman

William Faithorne · c. 1690 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.9

The image depicts a man standing upright facing slightly to the left. One hand is resting on a table holding a map and a globe, while the other hand is tucked into his garment. The man has an oval face with defined facial features, including a prominent nose and slightly pursed lips. He wears a turban on his head and a long robe with trimmed sleeves. The background includes detailed drapery. Beside him is a table with a globe and a map, with visible words like "Arabie" and "Arabian." The table's side displays a coat of arms with shields.
William Faithorne, Melchisedec de Thevenot, published 1687, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.725

Melchisedec de Thevenot

William Faithorne · published 1687 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.725

The image shows a portrait of a man from the shoulders up. He is positioned with his body turned slightly to one side while facing forward. The man has a long, pointed nose, prominent cheekbones, and a goatee. His hair appears shoulder-length and light in color, peeking out beneath a hat. He is wearing a richly detailed hat with patterned designs and a long flowing cloak with buttons. The portrait is set within an oval frame decorated with intricate borders and inscriptions. The lower portion features ornate decorative elements with a heraldic shield, set against a plain background with fine, etched lines.
William Faithorne, Domenico Contarino, published 1684, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.674

Domenico Contarino

William Faithorne · published 1684 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.674

The image shows a man in a historical outfit with metallic armor, holding a baton or staff. He has medium-length, wavy hair, a mustache, and is positioned in a three-quarter pose. In the background, there is an ornate oval frame and decorative elements like a helmet and sword. Latin phrases are inscribed in the frame.
William Faithorne, Sir Bevil Grenville, published 1684, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.683

Sir Bevil Grenville

William Faithorne · published 1684 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.683

The image shows a man sitting with a book in front of him. He is facing forward with his head slightly tilted, hands resting on the book. The man's expression is neutral, with prominent eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and slightly pursed lips. He has shoulder-length hair under a dark cap. He wears a plain dark robe and no jewelry. The background features an arch-like structure with textured design and two coat of arms-like symbols on each side. Below the image is an inscription about the man.
William Faithorne, John Colet, D.D., published 1684, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.673

John Colet, D.D.

William Faithorne · published 1684 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.673

The image shows a portrait of a woman from the waist up. She has an oval face with delicate features and her eyes are directed forward. Her hair is styled in neat curls that cascade down the sides of her face. She is wearing an elegant gown with an ornate bodice adorned with a brooch and a pearl necklace around her neck. Her earrings are long and teardrop-shaped. The portrait is set within a geometric frame with a textured background, and below the portrait is an ornate coat of arms. The text at the bottom of the image describes her as Lady Katherine Harington, wife to Sir James Harington.
William Faithorne, Lady Katherine Harrington, published 1682, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.689

Lady Katherine Harrington

William Faithorne · published 1682 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.689

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man facing forward. He has long, curly hair, a well-groomed mustache, and a subtle smile. The man wears a large, white lace collar over a dark garment and a white cravat around his neck. Intricate details frame the portrait, including curving lines and an emblem with a coat of arms beneath the image. The background is textured with fine dot patterns. Surrounding the image are inscriptions and decorative elements.
William Faithorne, Sir James Harrington, Bart., published 1682, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.687

Sir James Harrington, Bart.

William Faithorne · published 1682 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.687

The engraving shows a man from the chest up, slightly turned to his left and looking at the viewer. He has long, wavy hair, a small moustache and pointed beard. He wears a dark cloak over a textured, lace-collared white shirt. The portrait is in an octagonal frame with decorative elements, including a banner and a crest at the bottom center. The background has a dark, cross-hatched pattern. The engraving is titled "The True Effigies of Sir James Harington Knight and Baronet," with additional inscriptions in the outer border, possibly in Latin.
William Faithorne, Sir James Harrington, Bart., published 1682, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.688

Sir James Harrington, Bart.

William Faithorne · published 1682 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.688

The image shows a man seated from the waist up in a semi-profile position. He has wavy hair, and a face with fine features, a long nose, and a firm expression. He is wearing a dark, loose-fitting garment that is belted at the waist, with a white collar showing at the neckline. In the background, there is a large, sturdy tree with detailed bark and leafy branches, along with rolling hills, a river or road, trees, and a cloudy sky. A walking stick or staff leans against the tree beside him.
William Faithorne, Henry More, published 1675, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.709

Henry More

William Faithorne · published 1675 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.709

The image features a man in clerical attire with a skullcap. He is looking towards the viewer with an expressive face. The man has short gray hair and wears a clerical gown with a high collar and a stole. The frame around him is intricately engraved with inscriptions. Above him are two ribbons with the words "Serve God and be Chearfull." The background has a crosshatch pattern, and below are details about the man's age, date of death, and a poetic passage. The setting is formal and historical, likely for commemoration.
William Faithorne, John Hacket, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, published 1675, engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1951.11.684

John Hacket, Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry

William Faithorne · published 1675 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1951.11.684