Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
1628
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1628
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of a bearded man in a white ruff collar. He sits inside a rounded frame, holding a book in one hand and a ring in the other. Above his head, two small cherubs hold a banner with Latin words. The Latin around the frame reads things like *"Verae Fidei"* and *"Episcopi"*—hints this man was likely a bishop. The lines in his face and the serious look suggest he was older and important. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed prints.
