The image shows an engraved portrait of a man within an oval frame. The man has a full beard and mustache, wearing a cap with a emblem and a detailed garment with a ruffled collar. He also wears a chain with a medallion around his neck and holds a rod in one hand. Below the portrait is a sculptural element with a cherub sitting beside a dog, holding a rod entwined with a snake. The background features architectural elements resembling a stone wall with intricate designs and the inscription "WILLIAM CECIL LORD BURLEIGH" on a plinth.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1738
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 7706 × 12250 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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