Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal

About this work

This portrait features a man dressed in a long robe with a high collar and a hat adorned with a circular emblem. He holds a cylindrical object in his right hand, and a coat of arms is visible in the background. The coat of arms is accompanied by a plaque bearing the inscription "Thomas Wolsey Cardinal, Archbishop of York, and Chaunceloure of England. Died Nov:29 1529." The image is rendered in black and white, with intricate details achieved through cross-hatching. The subject's attire and the coat of arms suggest a sense of grandeur and importance. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this engraving, explore the world of Renaissance art.