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James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh, by William Marshall, ink, 1647

James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh

William Marshall

1647

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh is a 1647 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
William Marshall
When & what style?
1647 · 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 old-fashioned clothes. He’s wearing a high collar with ruffles, a dark robe, and a chain around his neck. His hands hold an open book and a ring, and there’s a small inkwell on the table in front of him. The background has a diamond shape with a cross inside and some text. The text below his name calls him "Archbishop of Armagh," which suggests he was a religious leader. The style of the print looks detailed and precise, typical of its time. Want to know more? Try looking up engraving.

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