The image shows an engraved portrait of a man seated and facing slightly towards the viewer. The man has a calm expression, a full beard and mustache, and is dressed in a clerical outfit with a white ruffled collar, dark robes, and a flat cap. The portrait is encased in an ornate oval frame with decorative elements. Below the portrait is a plaque inscribed in Latin identifying the man as Richardus Bancroft, Archbishop, with a shield and religious symbols. The background has floral patterns in the corners.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1745
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 9770 × 13682 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original