James Montagu, Bishop of Winchester
1621
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Simon van de Passe
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
James Montagu, Bishop of Winchester is a 1621 ink by Simon van de Passe, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man with a serious expression. He’s wearing a robe and holding a book or paper in his hands. Around his head are fancy scrolls with Latin words, and a crest sits above him. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the face look three-dimensional. This style is called *engraving*. Next, look up *engraving* to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Simon van de Passe (1595–1647) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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