Artwork
John Sym, Rector of Leigh and Essex
John Sym, Rector of Leigh and Essex is an ink print by the Baroque artist William Marshall. It dates from 1637 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This engraving is a portrait of John Sym, created by William Marshall in 1637. It is a black-and-white print featuring a bearded man with a ruff collar.
Subject & Meaning
The subject holds a small object, possibly a ring or coin, in his right hand. The Latin inscriptions surrounding him suggest he held an official role, likely related to his position as Rector of Leigh and Essex.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by intricate border designs and detailed facial lines, showcasing the engraving technique used to create it. The style is typical of 17th-century portrait engravings.
Context
The attire and facial features of the subject indicate the print was made during the early 17th century, a time when engraving was a prominent method for producing detailed images.
Artist & collection
Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells
Andrew Willet, D.D., Controversionalist
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Exeter and Norwich
Balthasarus ab Herden Med. Doctor
Joseph Hall, Bishop of Norwich
Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York
William Teelinck
Tobias Matthew, D.D., Archbishop of York
Francis White, Bishop of Ely
Gulielmus Baudartius, Theologian and Historian