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Robert Bellarmin, Cardinal

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Robert Bellarmin, Cardinal is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?: 1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This portrait engraving features a man in a high-collared, buttoned-up coat, adorned with a hat and a cross on a chain around his neck. He holds a book in his hands, with his gaze directed to the right. The background is dark, with a window visible behind him. The engraving is rendered in fine detail, with cross-hatching used to create texture and depth. The subject's face is rendered with precision, capturing a sense of quiet contemplation. For more on this style of art, look up the Romanticism movement.