1651
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Bishop is a 1651 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a bishop in the center, wearing a long robe and a pointed hat. He holds a staff in his right hand and has a sheep at his feet. The bishop is surrounded by other figures, including a skeleton and a man with a club. The background is a landscape with hills and a sun shining down. In the foreground, there are various objects, including a skull, a crown, and a sword. The painting has a border with two figures on either side, one holding a spear and the other holding a club. The border also features a skull and a crown. The painting's use of dark shadows and dramatic lighting creates a sense of tension and drama. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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