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Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich

William Marshall

National Gallery of Art

The image is an engraving of Reverend Joseph Hall from the waist up. He is seated, slightly turned to his left, writing in a book with a quill pen. He has a prominent brow, deep-set eyes, a mustache, full beard, short dark hair, and wears a cap. He is dressed in a formal garment with intricate embroidery and a large ruffled collar. A medallion or pendant with an embossed design is visible around his neck. In the background are bookshelves filled with books and a shield displaying a heraldic emblem. Above him is a banner with a Latin inscription.

Artwork Details

Date
1641
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
6971 × 12175 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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