Artwork

Edwin Sanders, Archbishop of York

Edwin Sanders, Archbishop of York, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850
Edwin Sanders, Archbishop of York, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

Edwin Sanders, Archbishop of York is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Unknown 19th Century. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This print is an engraved portrait of Edwin Sanders, Archbishop of York. The black-and-white image depicts the subject with detailed lines and texture.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows an older man with a long white beard and curly hair, wearing a high-collar robe. The inscription 'D. SANDES' at the bottom likely refers to the subject's title.

Technique & Style

The engraving features sharp, detailed lines, particularly around the face and hands, with a technique called cross-hatching used to create depth and dimension. Tiny parallel lines build up shadows and light, giving the robe and beard a three-dimensional appearance.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.