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Sir Francis Drake

Thomas de Leu after Jean Rabel

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in an oval frame, angled slightly to the right. He has distinct facial features with a high forehead, bushy eyebrows, and a curled mustache. His hair is short and wavy, styled away from his face. The man wears ornate clothing with detailed embroidery, a breastplate with intricate patterns and a lion's face, and a shield displaying a naval battle scene. The background contains text in Latin and French, with engravings around the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7372 × 11648 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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