Thomas Morton
1660
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1660
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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 thick beard and ruffled collar. He’s wearing a tall, pointed hat and a robe with a chain around his neck. The background is a simple oval frame with a textured border. The text below his image reads *"Reverendus in Christo pater ac Thomas Dunel"*—this is actually Thomas Morton, a bishop. The small shield under his name shows a coat of arms. Want to see how this kind of detailed portrait was made? Look up engraving.
