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George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham

Charles Simonneau after Michiel van Miereveld after Adriaen van der Werff

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust portrait of George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, in an oval frame. He is slightly turned to his left, with a neutral expression and a slight smile. He has a long, groomed beard and curly hair, wearing elaborate clothing with lace and pearls. The background is dark and textured within the oval. Outside the frame, there are decorative elements, including feathers, and an engraved base with the name "George Villiers, Duc de Buckingham."

Artwork Details

Date
published 1707
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7905 × 13272 px
Public Domain
Yes
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