Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal 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 in a high collar and robe, looking down. His hands are clasped in front of him, and his face shows deep lines and a serious expression. The background is filled with tiny cross-hatched lines, giving it a textured look. The name "THOMAS WOLSEY CARD." is written at the bottom, hinting this may be a historical figure. The style looks old-fashioned, with careful attention to folds in the clothing. Look up *engraving* next to see how artists create detailed images like this with just lines.
Willem de Passe (1598–1637) was an artist, born in Cologne.
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