The image shows an engraving of a man from the waist up. He is positioned with his body angled slightly to the left, while his head is turned towards the viewer. The man has a high forehead with receding hair, short hair around the sides and back of his head, and a trimmed beard. He is wearing a detailed outfit typical of the early 17th century, featuring a high ruff collar, intricate patterns on the fabric of his clothing, and frilled cuffs. He holds a pair of gloves in his right hand, with his left hand rested on a book on a table. The background features an ornate oval design suggesting a frame, with decorative elements such as a dragon and a crest with two lions and a crescent moon with stars. The text within the oval frame identifies the man as William Burton, with the year 1622.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1622
- Medium
- engraving
- Dimensions
- 8556 × 9379 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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