Edwin Sanders, Archbishop of York
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1850
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait of an older man with a long white beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a high-collar robe that looks heavy and textured, like woven fabric. The lines are all sharp and detailed, especially around his face and hands, giving it a slightly rough, etched look. The name "D. SANDES" is written at the bottom, which likely stands for the person’s title. The way the artist used tiny parallel lines to build up shadows and light is called cross-hatching—it makes the robe and beard look almost three-dimensional. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create depth with just lines.
