Artwork
Abbot George, Archbishop of Canterbury
Abbot George, Archbishop of Canterbury is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Simon van de Passe. It dates from 1621 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Abbot George, Archbishop of Canterbury is a 1621 engraving by Simon van de Passe.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving portrays a bearded man in formal attire, holding a book, set against a cityscape with water, buildings, and boats, suggesting a dignified setting.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs cross-hatching to achieve depth and texture, characteristic of the artist's skillful use of the medium.
History & Provenance
Created in 1621, the work is a product of the Renaissance era, reflecting the period's attention to detail and realism.
Artist & collection
George Carleton, Bishop of Cheschester
George Carleton, Bishop of Cheschester
George Carleton, Bishop of Cheschester
Tobias Matthew, Archbishop of York
Tobias Matthew, D.D., Archbishop of York
Arthur Lake, Bishop of Bath and Wells
Tobias Matthew, D.D., Archbishop of York
John Sym, Rector of Leigh and Essex
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester