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Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells

David Loggan

1679

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Portrait

Dominant colour

Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells is a 1679 ink by David Loggan, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: David Loggan
When & what style?: 1679 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in a dark collar. His face is framed by a round, decorative border with swirling lines and small shapes around it. Below the portrait, there’s a fancy coat of arms with a shield and curved designs. The print uses fine lines and shading to show details like his hair and collar. This style was common in the 1600s for official-looking images. Next, check out how engraving works to create these sharp, detailed prints.