John Howson, Bishop of Durham
1610
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1610
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white portrait shows an older man with a long white beard and a dark hat. He’s sitting in a chair, wearing robes and resting his hand on his chest. Around the picture, there’s writing in a fancy script, including his name and titles like "Bishop of Durham." The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, especially on his face and clothes. The words below the image are in old-fashioned handwriting, praising the man’s work for the church. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists made detailed images using only lines.
