Oliver Cromwell 1653 - 1670

drawing, print

portrait

pencil drawn

drawing

facial expression drawing

wedding photograph

print

old engraving style

caricature

portrait reference

pencil drawing

limited contrast and shading

men

portrait drawing

fine art portrait

This 17th-century etching, "Oliver Cromwell," by Jan van de Velde IV, depicts the Lord Protector of England in a detailed portrait. Cromwell, known for his role in the English Civil War, is rendered in an oval frame, with his armor and a serious expression highlighting his powerful persona. The inscription "P.R.O.C." refers to Protector, Republic, Oliver, and Cromwell. The etching, created between 1653 and 1670, is a testament to the mastery of Dutch graphic arts and offers a historical insight into the life of one of England's most significant figures.