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Hugh Latimer, Bishop of Worcester, Protestant Martyr

Willem de Passe and Magdalena de Passe

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an old man seated in profile, holding a closed book with decorative clasps in his right hand. He has distinctive facial features, including a prominent nose, a lightly smiling mouth, and a long, pointed beard. The man's attire includes a dark robe with a fur collar, and he wears a cap matching his outfit. The background features a textured pattern typical of engravings. In the lower portion, there is an inscription identifying him as "Hugo Latymerus" along with additional Latin text.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1620
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
8718 × 12085 px
Public Domain
Yes
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