Rev. Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
The image shows a detailed portrait of a man in ecclesiastical clothing. He is facing forward, holding a book in his right hand. The man has a long beard and mustache, with combed back hair under a skullcap. The portrait is surrounded by an oval frame with inscriptions. The frame is adorned with intricate designs, including cherubs, scrolls, a coat of arms, scientific instruments, books, and laurel leaves. The background features detailed linework on a carved stone or wood panel.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 29.7 × 18.4 cm (11 11/16 × 7 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.579


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65214669

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