Artwork
Alexander Ross, Chaplain to Charles I
Alexander Ross, Chaplain to Charles I is an ink print by the Baroque artist Pierre Lombard. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Rosenwald Collection.
About this work
Overview
Alexander Ross, Chaplain to Charles I is a 1653 engraving by Pierre Lombard, portraying the titular figure in a contemplative setting.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts Alexander Ross, aged 63, engaged in writing, surrounded by symbols of his intellectual and religious pursuits: books, a globe, and writing utensils. His role as Chaplain to Charles I contextualizes the image within the realm of royal religious service.
Technique & Style
Lombard employed fine lines to achieve detailed shading and texture, characteristic of precise engraving techniques prevalent during the period.
History & Provenance
Created in 1653, specific provenance details of the engraving are not provided in available information.
Context
The work reflects the intersection of religion and intellectualism in 17th-century England, particularly under the monarchy. Ross's association with Charles I situates the engraving within the religious and political climate of the time.
Legacy
The engraving's legacy is not extensively detailed in provided sources, though it serves as a historical record of Alexander Ross and the artistic practices of Pierre Lombard's time.
Artist & collection
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
John Gerard, Herbalist
John Rogers, Prebendary of Saint Paul's, Protestant Martyr
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
Justus Lipsius, Historian
Mr. Henry Smith
Reverendi Doni: Josephi Hall Norwici Nuper Episco. (Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich)
Sir Henry Wotton
Christopher Plantin