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John Day, Printer

Attributed to John Bettes

National Gallery of Art

The image features a detailed engraving of a man's upper body and side profile within an ornate oval frame. The man in the engraving is positioned to the right, with his face in profile view. He has short hair and a long, flowing beard. His attire includes a high collar and potentially a cloak or robe. The oval frame is surrounded by floral designs and scrollwork, along with written text indicating the date "1562" and a phrase encircling the portrait. At the bottom of the image, there is printed and handwritten text detailing the publication and location, crediting the print to John Day in London. Additionally, below this information, there is a decorative panel with an elaborate design featuring mythological motifs.

Artwork Details

Date
1562
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9533 × 13648 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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