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Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam

William Ridley

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraved portrait of a man's upper body. He faces slightly to the right and looks directly at the viewer. The man has distinct facial features, including a prominent forehead, arched eyebrows, a short beard with a mustache, and curly hair of medium length at the back and slightly receding at the temples. He wears elaborate attire typical of the Renaissance period, with a dark garment featuring intricate patterns on the sleeves and a high, stiff white collar. The engraving is encased in an oval border with an inscription below identifying him as "Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam &c." The background surrounding the oval is plain, emphasizing the figure.

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Medium
etching
Dimensions
7247 × 8748 px
Public Domain
Yes
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