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Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury, by Magdalena van de Passe, ink, 1620

Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury

Magdalena van de Passe

1620

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury is a 1620 ink by Magdalena van de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Magdalena van de Passe
When & what style?
1620 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a hat and a dark robe. He is shown from the chest up, with his head turned slightly to the right. The background is a plain, dark color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. His beard and mustache are well-groomed, and his hat is worn at a slight angle. The overall effect is one of dignity and authority. This portrait is reminiscent of the work of Passe, Magdalena van de, a Baroque artist known for her detailed and realistic depictions of people.

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