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Gervase Babington, Bishop of Worcester

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

This is a portrait drawing of a person from the waist up. The person is seated and turned slightly towards their right. They have a beard, mustache, and wear a cap that covers most of their hair. The person has a neutral expression and deep-set eyes. They are dressed in elaborate historical clothing, including a ruffled collar and a dark robe. The person holds a book in their left hand, and the background features inscriptions including the name "Gervasius Babington" and Latin text.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8238 × 11347 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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