Artwork
Gervase Babington, Bishop of Worcester
Gervase Babington, Bishop of Worcester is an ink print by the Baroque artist Renold Elstrack. It dates from 1616 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gervase Babington, Bishop of Worcester is a print portrait created by Renold Elstrack in 1616 using the engraving technique.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Gervase Babington, a religious figure, with a serious expression, holding a book and dressed in formal attire, conveying a sense of authority and scholarship.
Technique & Style
The engraving features intricate lines, textures, and cross-hatching, which create a sense of depth, volume, and realism, demonstrating Elstrack's skill in capturing detailed, lifelike representations.
Artist & collection
