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Thomae Gresham Equi. Aura (Sir Thomas Gresham)

Francis Delaram

National Gallery of Art

The image is a half-length portrait of a man standing within an ornate oval frame. He is facing the viewer with a calm expression, sporting a pointed beard, mustache, and a cap. He wears a patterned tunic with a high collar, a fur-lined cloak, and holds a sword or staff decorated with intricate designs. Two cherubs with a floral garland flank him, and Latin text encircles him within the frame. The background has fine hatch work, adding texture to the portrait.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9368 × 13606 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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