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Walter Devereux, First Earl of Essex

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man from the waist up. He is facing slightly to his right, with his head turned towards the viewer. The man has a neat mustache and beard, short hair, and is wearing an ornate hat with a large feather. He is dressed in noble attire with a high ruffled collar, armor with intricate detailing, and a medallion or pendant around his neck. The background is a dark oval frame with text surrounding the image. The engraving highlights the details of his attire and features.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8547 × 11862 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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