Gervase Babington, Bishop
1598
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Renold Elstrack
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Gervase Babington, Bishop is a 1598 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and deep-set eyes. He’s dressed in heavy robes, holding a set of keys in one hand and resting the other on his chest. The background is plain, focusing all attention on his face and hands. The text at the top calls him a bishop, and the keys might hint at his role. The lines in the image are made by etching, not paint—this is an engraving. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal.
Renold Elstrack (1570–1625) was an artist, born in London.
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