1632
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Lancelot Andrewes, Bishop of Winchester is a 1632 ink by John Payne, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is an engraving of a man in a clerical collar, wearing a black vest over a white shirt and a black hat. He is holding a book in his hands, with his elbows resting on a surface that is not visible. The man's face is serious, and he is looking directly at the viewer. The engraving is surrounded by a circular border with text, which includes the man's name, Lancelot Andrewes, and his title, Bishop of Winchester. The background of the engraving is a dark, mottled gray, which provides a somber contrast to the man's white shirt and the book he is holding. The level of detail in the engraving is impressive, with intricate cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this engraving, you might want to look up Payne, John.
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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