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William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury

Claes Jansz Visscher (publisher)

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a portrait of a man. He has a pronounced mustache and a small goatee, deep-set eyes, and curly hair partially covered by a hat. The man is wearing a black cap and an elaborate robe with detailed edge work, possibly fur, and a folded ruff around his neck. The robe has large sleeves and suggests formality and importance. There is no visible jewelry. The background features an oval frame with inscriptions in Latin and English.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
7701 × 10916 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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