John Bale, Bishop of Ossory
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
John Bale, Bishop of Ossory is a 1620 ink by Willem de Passe, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a serious face and a short mustache. He’s wearing a fancy robe with detailed patterns and a chain around his neck. His left hand holds a folded piece of paper or cloth. The border around his head has the words *"MAGISTER JOHN BALE"* written in big letters. Below, there’s a line of Latin text, likely a quote or title. This is made using engraving, a technique where lines are carved into metal to create prints.
Willem de Passe (1598–1637) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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