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Gervase Babington, Bishop of Worcester, by Renold Elstrack, ink, 1616

Gervase Babington, Bishop of Worcester

Renold Elstrack

1616

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Gervase Babington, Bishop of Worcester is a 1616 ink by Renold Elstrack, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Renold Elstrack
When & what style?
1616 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait features a man with a long white beard, wearing a hat and a robe with a large collar. He is holding a book in his hands. The background of the image is a light brown color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The level of detail in the engraving is high, with intricate lines and textures that give the image a sense of depth and realism. The use of cross-hatching in the engraving creates a sense of shading and volume, adding to the overall sense of depth and dimensionality in the image. You might also want to check out the work of Elstrack, Renold.

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