Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white engraving of a bearded man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a high collar, a chain necklace, and a hat. His hands rest on a book and a piece of paper, and there’s a shield with two lions above his head. The background looks like a simple wall with wood panels. The text below says this is a portrait of a bishop named Joseph Hall. The artist used lines and shading to make the details stand out, which is typical for this kind of print. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this create images with metal plates and sharp tools.
