1629
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells is a 1629 ink by John Payne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving depicts a man in a formal, ornate frame. He is dressed in a dark jacket over a white shirt with puffy sleeves and a high collar. The frame is decorated with cherubs, fruit, and other designs. The man's attire suggests he is a clergyman, and the frame's ornamentation implies the subject is important. The level of detail in the engraving suggests a high level of skill on the part of the artist. The use of cross-hatching in this engraving creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye to the subject. To learn more about the technique used in this engraving, look up cross-hatching.
John Payne (1607–1647) was an English engraver, who was one of the earliest exponents of the art of engraving in England. His best work was the finest produced by a native-born engraver working during the reign of Charles I.
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