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George Carleton, Bishop of Cheschester

Frederik van Hulsen

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

George Carleton, Bishop of Cheschester is a 1620 ink by Frederik van Hulsen, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Frederik van Hulsen
When & what style?: 1620 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is an engraving of a man with a long beard and mustache, wearing a hat and a high-collared shirt. He is looking straight ahead, and the background is dark. The man's clothing and hairstyle suggest that he is from the Renaissance period. The level of detail in the engraving, particularly in the facial hair and clothing, indicates a high level of skill on the part of the artist. The engraving is a portrait of George Carleton, Bishop of Chichester, and is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.