Artwork
Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal
Thomas Wolsey, Cardinal is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Renold Elstrack. It dates from 1598 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
The coat of arms is accompanied by a plaque bearing the inscription "Thomas Wolsey Cardinal, Archbishop of York, and Chaunceloure of England.
This portrait features a man dressed in a long robe with a high collar and a hat adorned with a circular emblem. He holds a cylindrical object in his right hand, and a coat of arms is visible in the background. The coat of arms is accompanied by a plaque bearing the inscription "Thomas Wolsey Cardinal, Archbishop of York, and Chaunceloure of England. Died Nov:29 1529."
The image is rendered in black and white, with intricate details achieved through cross-hatching. The subject's attire and the coat of arms suggest a sense of grandeur and importance.
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Overview
This engraving, created by Renold Elstrack in 1598, is a portrait print of Thomas Wolsey, a prominent historical figure.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Wolsey dressed in formal attire, holding an object and standing beside a coat of arms that identifies him as Cardinal, Archbishop of York, and Chancellor of England, noting his death on November 29, 1529.
Technique & Style
The black and white image features intricate details achieved through cross-hatching, conveying a sense of grandeur through Wolsey's attire and the accompanying coat of arms.
Artist & collection
