Portret van bisschop Arthur Lake by Theodor de Bry

Portret van bisschop Arthur Lake c. 1597 - 1669

pen illustration

old engraving style

caricature

junji ito style

cartoon sketch

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

sketchbook drawing

"Portret van bisschop Arthur Lake" is a black and white engraving by Theodor de Bry, created between 1597 and 1669. The portrait depicts Arthur Lake, the Bishop of Bath and Wells, in an oval frame surrounded by an elaborate floral border featuring bees, squirrels, and other animals. The engraving showcases de Bry’s mastery in creating intricate details and a sense of realism in a small-scale portrait format. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.