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Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal, Lord Chancellor, Archbishop of York

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal, Lord Chancellor, Archbishop of York 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 image shows a black and white engraving of a man in a robe and hat. He is holding a rolled-up paper in his right hand. The background is a mix of light and dark shading. The man's face is serious, and he is looking to the right. His robe has a high collar and a large, folded piece of fabric over his left shoulder. The hat is tall and rounded, with a circular design on the front. The engraving is detailed, with many fine lines that create texture and depth. It's a great example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.