John King, Bishop of London
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1621
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a long robe and clerical collar. He’s holding a folded paper in one hand and resting his other arm on a curved ledge. Above his head, a banner reads *"VERA EFFIGIE REVERENDISSIMI DOMINI"* and *"EPISCOP LONDIN"* in fancy letters. A coat of arms sits at the top, and there’s a poem carved around the bottom edge. The lines and shading give the face and clothes a textured look, making them stand out against the smooth background. This kind of detailed linework is typical of the time it was made. Next, check out how this was made using engraving.
