Lancelot Andrewes

Lancelot Andrewes

John Payne

1641

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a man in a hat and dark robe, holding a book. He's framed by a circular border with text, including his name, "Lancelot Andrewes." The image is in black and white, with lots of fine lines and shading that give it depth. The man's face is serious, and he looks like he's concentrating on the book. The border around him has a decorative pattern, and the text is written in a fancy, old-fashioned style. The overall effect is one of solemnity and learning. If you like this kind of detailed, intricate artwork, you might want to check out more examples of engraving.

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