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Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex

Studio of Marcus Gheeraerts, the Younger

National Gallery of Art

This painting shows a man from the thighs up. He has a fair complexion, curly brown hair, a beard, and a mustache. His brown eyes look out at the viewer. He is wearing an elaborate white doublet with a high ruffled collar, a dark cloak, and a blue ribbon with a colorful medallion around his neck. He also wears a gold belt over white trousers. He is holding the golden hilt of a sword in one hand and has his other hand on his hip. The background is light blue.

Artwork Details

Date
1596/1601
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
5174 × 6955 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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