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Prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster

Unknown Artist

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man in a portrait. He has long, wavy hair, a full beard, and a mustache. He is wearing a crown with a design, detailed armor, and is holding a sword. The portrait is set in an ornate oval frame with Latin inscriptions. Below the portrait, there is English text describing the man as "The most renowned Prince John of Gaunt: Duke of Lancaster," along with several titles and the year of his death, 1399.

Artwork Details

Medium
facsimile
Dimensions
8609 × 12116 px
Public Domain
Yes
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