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John Barclay

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image is a portrait of a man from the bust upwards, slightly turned to the right with his head facing forward. He has distinctive facial features, including a high forehead, large, deep-set eyes, a straight nose, and a pointed chin framed by a neatly trimmed mustache and goatee. His hair is dark, curly, and voluminous, extending at the sides and back of his head. He is dressed in a richly decorated jacket, featuring an intricate design of interwoven lines and circles. The jacket includes a high, wide collar that appears elaborately stitched. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or objects being held. The background is a simple oval frame with closely drawn parallel lines filling the space.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8210 × 11468 px
Public Domain
Yes
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