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Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich

John Payne

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays a man shown from the waist up. He has a long face with a well-defined, pointed beard and mustache. His straight hair is visible under a close-fitted cap. The man wears ornate clothing, including an intricate lace collar over a dark robe with embroidered details. He holds a book in his left hand. The image frame is ornate, with scrolls and text as decoration against a dark, textured background with Latin phrases and ecclesiastical motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
1628
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8212 × 12530 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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