1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich is a 1628 ink by John Payne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and ruffled collar. He’s holding a book in one hand and a small object in the other, looking serious. Around him, swirling text praises his wisdom and says his true worth can’t be captured in a picture. The words and fancy scrollwork suggest this was meant to honor someone important. The artist used sharp lines and shading to create depth, which was common in this style. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
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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