Lancelot Andrews, Bishop of Ely and Winchester

About this work

This portrait shows a man in old-fashioned clothing, with a hat and a ruff around his neck. He's holding a book and looking at the viewer. The background is dark, and there's a lot of detail in the man's face and clothes. The engraving is very detailed, with lots of fine lines and textures. The man's face is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking right at you. The book he's holding is open, and you can see the pages inside. This painting is a great example of Renaissance art, and you can learn more about the style and technique by looking up the artist, Passe, Simon van de.