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Reverendi Doni: Josephi Hall Norwici Nuper Episco. (Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich)

Reverendi Doni: Josephi Hall Norwici Nuper Episco. (Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich), by Thomas Cross, ink, 1653
Reverendi Doni: Josephi Hall Norwici Nuper Episco. (Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich), by Thomas Cross, ink, 1653

Reverendi Doni: Josephi Hall Norwici Nuper Episco. (Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich) is an ink print by the Baroque artist Thomas Cross. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. Reverendi Doni: Josephi Hall Norwici Nuper Episco.

About this work

Overview

Reverendi Doni: Josephi Hall Norwici Nuper Episco. is a portrait etching by Thomas Cross, dated 1653.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts Joseph Hall, a former Bishop of Norwich, shown with an open book and a round object bearing an image, set against a backdrop of a bookshelf and his coat of arms, signifying his status and office.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in etching, a printmaking technique that allows for detailed and intricate designs, evident in the rendering of Hall's features and attire.

Artist & collection

Artist

Thomas Cross

Thomas Cross (1644–1682) was an artist.

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