Who painted Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells?

Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells was painted by David Loggan in 1679.

Where can I see Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells?

Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells?

Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells is associated with Baroque.

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Artwork

Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells

David Loggan , 1679

Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells is an ink print by the Baroque artist David Loggan. It dates from 1679 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Ralph Bathurst, Dean of Wells is a 1679 engraving by David Loggan, depicting a formal portrait of its subject in black and white.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving portrays Ralph Bathurst, then Dean of Wells, with a serious demeanor, set within a decorative round border. A coat of arms below the portrait signifies his status and lineage.

Technique & Style

Loggan employed fine lines and nuanced shading to achieve detailed renderings of Bathurst's hair, dark collar, and other elements, characteristic of 17th-century official portraiture engraving.

History & Provenance

Created in 1679, specific provenance details are not provided, though the work aligns with the period's conventions for depicting clergy and nobility.