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John Gerard, Herbalist

William Rogers

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man sitting upright and facing forward. He has a serious expression with short, curly hair, a beard, and a mustache. He is wearing a ruffled collar, a coat with patterns, and a doublet. He holds a flower and points towards another one on a surface. The scene is framed in an oval frame with decorative elements. The background has intricate details.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1597
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9546 × 12125 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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