Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
1641
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1641
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich is a 1641 ink by William Marshall, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows a serious-looking man with a long beard and ruff collar. He’s holding an open book in one hand and a round object—maybe a seal or medal—on a chain in the other. Behind him, shelves of books line the wall, and a coat of arms sits in the corner. The text at the top calls him "Reverend Don Joseph Hall," and the poem below praises his wisdom and learning. The artist signed it in 1641, showing this was made as a tribute. Want to see more? Check out how engraving works to create these detailed prints.
