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Monument of Bacon in Saint Michael's Church, Saint Albans

Unknown 19th Century

1626

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Monument of Bacon in Saint Michael's Church, Saint Albans is a 1626 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1626 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving depicts a statue of a man in a niche, with an arched top and a rectangular base. The statue is of a man wearing a hat, a cloak, and ornate clothing, with his right hand on his face and his left hand holding a sword. The statue is set against a brick wall background. The statue appears to be a monument, with an inscription on the base that is too small to read. The engraving is done in a detailed and realistic style, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The level of detail and realism in the engraving suggests that it was created by a skilled artist. To learn more about this style of art, look up the Baroque movement.