Robert Morgan (1608-1673), Bishop of Bangor
1740
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Wales
1740
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Library of Wales
Dominant colour
Robert Morgan (1608-1673), Bishop of Bangor is a 1740 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at National Library of Wales.
The painting depicts a man sitting at a table, wearing a black hat and a long, dark robe with white sleeves. He has a long, dark beard and is holding a book in his right hand. The background is dark, with a red curtain on the right side. The man's attire and the book he holds suggest that he is a religious figure. The painting's style and the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, create a sense of depth and drama. This painting is held at the National Library of Wales, and its use of chiaroscuro is reminiscent of the works of artists who mastered this technique.
