John Fisher and Sir Thomas More

John Fisher and Sir Thomas More

Unknown 19th Century

1850

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows two serious-looking men in dark robes and hats, facing forward with their hands resting on the front of their clothes. The background is a plain, textured surface with no details. Both men have beards and wear chains around their necks. The names *Ioannes Fischer* and *Thomas More* are written above them, along with Latin text at the bottom. The lines and shading in the image suggest the technique used is precise and detailed. Next, look up engraving to see how artists create images like this.

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