Artwork
Robert Morgan, Bishop of Bangor (1608-73)
Robert Morgan, Bishop of Bangor (1608-73) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales. This portrait depicts Robert Morgan, Bishop of Bangor from 1608 to 1673, in a formal seated pose.
About this work
Overview
This portrait depicts Robert Morgan, Bishop of Bangor from 1608 to 1673, in a formal seated pose.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is shown with a ledger, suggesting a role involving administration or scholarship, while his formal attire indicates a position of authority.
Technique & Style
The painting employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth and volume, particularly in the rendering of the subject's robes.
Artist & collection
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