This image depicts a religious ceremony. In the scene, a group of figures surrounds a central figure seated on a throne. The central figure appears dignified and authoritative, receiving an act that seems to be a consecration or crowning ceremony from two bishops holding a mitre above their head. The figures are wearing detailed ecclesiastical attire, pointing to the ceremony's significance. The background features grand architectural elements and a crowd of spectators. Overhead, a dove emits rays of light, suggesting a divine presence or blessing. The drawing's texture and detail emphasize…
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The Consecration of a Bishop

Pieter Claesz Soutman (Dutch, 1580 - 1657)

artist after Sir Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577 - 1640)

Medium
etching with engraving on laid paper
Classification
Print
Dimensions
plate: 32 x 21 cm (12 5/8 x 8 1/4 in.)
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Tweens profiles and older: its subjects are known and suit older children. How works are placed

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