Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a long beard and ruffled collar. He’s wearing a dark robe and sits with his hands resting on a book or cushion. Around his head is a circular border filled with text, and his face is framed by a heavy, patterned oval. The words around him are Latin and English poetry, hinting at deeper meaning. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and textures, making the face look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this carved detailed images into metal.