Nicholas Ridley, Bishop of London, Protestant Martyr
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and deep wrinkles. He’s wearing a dark robe and holds a small box with a few objects inside. The background is plain, but his face is detailed—you can see his sharp eyes and the texture of his skin. The name below reads *Nicholas Ridley*, and the Latin text hints at his religious role. This is an old print, not a painting, made by pressing ink into carved metal. Want to know more? Try looking up engraving.
