Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1654
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a white beard and ruffled collar. He’s wearing a robe and holding a small book or paper in one hand. A crest sits above his head, and another small emblem is pinned to his chest. The text below says he died in 1656 at age 82, and the style looks old-fashioned but precise. The lines are made with tiny, repeated strokes—this isn’t paint, it’s carved into metal. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like this made sharp, detailed prints.
