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Francis Bacon, Viscount Saint Alban

after Paulus van Somer I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an upper-body portrait of a man identified as Francis Bacon, Viscount St Alban. He is positioned to the side, with his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer. He has a full beard and mustache, deep-set eyes, wavy shoulder-length hair, and wears a tall, rounded hat. He is dressed in formal attire typical of the period, including an ornate lace ruff collar and a fur-trimmed cloak with intricate patterns and plush textures. The background is plain, with a decorative line border framing the image. Below the portrait, there is text indicating his name, title, and year of death.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7435 × 11495 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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