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John Bale, Bishop of Ossory

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man's head and shoulders, facing slightly to the right with a stern expression. He has a high forehead, a long beard and mustache, and wears a fabric cap. The man is dressed in historical clothing, likely a robe or cloak. The background features an oval frame, typical of an engraving, with text surrounding the man's portrait and additional text below the oval.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1650
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8290 × 11769 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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