John More, Rector of Saint Andrew's, Norwich
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John More, Rector of Saint Andrew's, Norwich is a 1620 ink by Magdalena van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and a wide-brimmed hat. His face is serious, and his fur collar suggests cold weather. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The name "IOANNES MORUS" is written below, hinting this is a scholar or religious figure. The tiny lines covering his face and clothes create texture—this is how the artist built up shadows and detail. Want to see how this technique works? Look up engraving.
Magdalena van de Passe (1620–1620) was an artist.
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