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William Cecil, First Baron Burghley

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image portrays a man from the waist up, facing forward with his head slightly turned to the left. He has a long beard and mustache, with a serious expression on his face. He wears a cap with a brim and an elaborate garment with a high ruff around his neck and a decorative robe. The background features a patterned oval frame with the name "GUILIELMUS" and additional text around it.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8929 × 11707 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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