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Francis Bacon

George Vertue after Paulus van Somer I

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in a seated position. He has a beard, mustache, and shoulder-length wavy hair. He wears an intricate outfit with a large ruff collar, ornate sleeves, and the portrait is framed in an oval shape. Below the portrait are decorative elements including a crown, scepter, and a scroll with inscriptions. The background has detailed engravings.

Artwork Details

Date
1734
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
6413 × 10015 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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