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William Cecil, First Baron Burghley

Franz Hogenberg

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an engraving of a man from the waist up, in front of an architectural backdrop. The man is standing and facing forward, holding a large book in his left hand while his right hand rests on the top of a sizable ornamental letter "B." He has a long, pointed beard and thinning hair on the top of his head, which is neatly combed back. His outfit is elaborate, featuring a high-collared, fur-trimmed coat over an ornately patterned robe. Behind him, the background consists of a detailed, arch-like architectural setting with columns and ornate carvings.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1568
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8138 × 10838 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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