Artwork
Ralph or Rudolph Corbie, Society of Jesus
Ralph or Rudolph Corbie, Society of Jesus 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. This black-and-white engraving is a portrait of a bearded man in priest's attire.
About this work
The background is plain, and the face is drawn with lots of fine lines to show shadows and texture.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a serious-looking man with a beard and curly hair. He’s wearing a dark collar that looks like a priest’s robe. The background is plain, and the face is drawn with lots of fine lines to show shadows and texture.
The text below says his name is "P. Rodulphus Corbie" and mentions something about him being "suspended" in London in 1644. That’s likely a mistake—this print is much newer.
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Overview
This black-and-white engraving is a portrait of a bearded man in priest's attire. The print features fine lines that capture the subject's facial texture and shading.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait is identified as 'P. Rodulphus Corbie', likely referring to Ralph or Rudolph Corbie, a member of the Society of Jesus. The accompanying text mentions his suspension in London in 1644, although the print's actual date is later.
Technique & Style
The engraving employs a range of fine lines to convey detail and shading, characteristic of the medium. The plain background allows the subject's face to be the primary focus.
Artist & collection
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