James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh
1623
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1623
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh is a 1623 ink by William Marshall, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man in his 60s. He wears a large white collar, a dark robe, and a chain around his neck. His right hand holds a small book or paper, and his left rests on a tall, narrow table. Behind him, a patterned curtain frames a coat of arms with a cross. The text below his name calls him "Archbishop of Armagh," which suggests he held a high church position. The detailed lines and shading give the image a three-dimensional feel. This is an example of engraving.
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