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Sir Richard Grenville, Naval Commander

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an engraving of a bust portrait identified as Richard Grenville. The person faces forward with his head slightly turned to the left, looking at the viewer. He has a high forehead, prominent nose, a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, and medium-length hair brushed back. He wears a collared garment with decorative details. The background features vertical lines in an oval shape with an inscription. The image has a formal and historical appearance on a plain paper surface.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8390 × 12962 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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