Artwork
John Digby, Earl of Bristol, Ambassador to Spain
John Digby, Earl of Bristol, Ambassador to Spain is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This print is an engraving of John Digby, Earl of Bristol, a high-ranking official.
About this work
Overview
This print is an engraving of John Digby, Earl of Bristol, a high-ranking official. The work features a detailed portrait within an ornate oval frame.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Digby as a serious figure with a white beard, dressed in formal attire, and holding a document. The accompanying text identifies him as an ambassador to Spain, highlighting his official role.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a high level of detail through fine lines and shading, creating depth in Digby's face and clothing. The ornate frame surrounding the portrait is filled with swirling patterns, letters, and a crest.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Julius Caesar, Master of the Roules
Robert Sidney, First Earl of Leicester
John Williams, Archbishop of York, Lord Keeper
Henricus Percye (Henry Percy, Ninth Earl of Northumberland)
Albert VII, Archduke of Austria
James I, King of England
Sir Walter Raleigh
James VI, King of Scotland
Charles I
Robert Sidney, First Earl of Leicester