Robert Parsons, Jesuit Missionary
1669
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1669
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a wide face and a thick beard. He wears a large, pointy hat and a high-collar robe tied with a bow. The lines are sharp, and his expression is serious but calm. The text below says his name is Robert Parsons and he was a missionary. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look three-dimensional. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carved detailed images into metal plates.
